During this whole pandemic, my husband and I are trying to eat out locally when we can. I work in the real estate office by the PokiPoki on Wyoming so I used to go there often for lunch or a meeting. We were craving tacos, so we placed an order online-it was very easy and you could customize the things you ordered (no cheese for us!). It was a 45 min wait, but that's pretty standard so no big deal. We waited in the parking lot till our time slot came up, then went in to get the order. I was very pleased that there was no other customers in there (hence the allotted times I'm guessing), and the staff were all wearing masks and gloves. We had already paid online, so I just gave my name and out the door I went. Super easy! The tacos were of course heavenly! I've never had a bland or dry taco there and this time was no exception. We'll go back for sure. read more

I've been ordering consistently from here since the start of the pandemic, and have watched quality fall over the last few months. One missing thing consistently, then two or three. Today was the tipping point though - base and fish were correct, and everything else was wrong, including the presence of allergins. It's a bummer, but today was my final order. read more

So happy that we found this! The line was long, but it was well worth the wait. The menu is super unique and choices are plenty...even for those who want cooked savory as opposed to actual poke. A mix of southwest style makes it feel again very unique to the city. We had the seared tuna bowl, and the regular size was plenty for one person. The guy next to me had the Boss bowl and that looked amazing. This place is a must return if no other reason then to try the rest of the menu! read more

Over priced bowls for small portions. Food totally customizable :) got the Hawaiian bowl which was pretty good!

If only Albuquerque had an ocean, a beach. If Poki Poki Cevicheria was a sand dune fish shack, there would always be a line out the door, bowls would run double the price, and the Land of Mañana would totally adopt the greeting "Aloha, holmes" as their own. I say this for two reasons: I feel that this company truly serves up imaginative, sly renditions of this Hawaiian staple, with a nod to Mexican fare and a constantly evolving approach to healthy food that you cannot find in many places around the country, let alone Albuquerque. And in this venue, in particular, they've built something I'd expect to find in a resort town. The bar, straddling the southwest corner of a very trafficked Wyoming and Comanche, reconnected me with memories of a few Mai Tais I've sipped in the tropics. Come here on your Friday afternoon, leave the office early -- hey, you worked hard this week -- and reward your efforts to make the Duke City embrace the Shaka. And then let's lobby for an ocean around here. How much'll that cost? read more

Pretty solid poke and pretty shocked to find poke in New Mexico. We did a create your own poke with tuna and salmon. The toppings are pretty standard for poke places, except the green chili, otherwise they have pickled ginger edamame, crab salad etc. The sauces were a little different, I tried the jalapeño wasabi and the chimichurri sauce were both unique and excellent. I also tried the ceviche with shrimp and calamari. I was a little disappointed, I felt it lacked lime juice and seasoning. The poke was definitely much better than the ceviche. read more

Great quality and variety of ingredients. I eat here at least once it twice a week. I just started going a couple of weeks ago and they already know my favorites. read more

Great place. It's been a staple for us for years. Fish is fresh, they do a great job of customizing orders, prices are very reasonable. Kids love the boba tea. read more

I've been to Poki Poki several times during the hell that is 2020. They require masks to enter and the entire staff wear masks. I generally get the Fitness Bowl, which is always tasty and fresh. I particularly love the decor and cool vibe of this Wyoming location. read more

Great food. Super yummy great service. Our server was super nice explained everything to us, made our experience Such a delight. read more

My boyfriend and i come here pretty regularly since it's about a 30 minute walk from our house. The food is always fresh and delicious, they have a lot of rotating local beer options and the service is always great. When the weather is nice, we love bringing our dogs and sitting at the bar outside. I've tried other poke restaurants in town, and none of them have compared. Highly recommend! read more

Poki Poki - Build Your Own Regular Bowl - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Poki Poki. We had a large poki "bowl". Always delicious, but not cheap. Decent place!

------ TL;DR Super customizable poke bowls combining Asian and Latin flavors for a 5-star value in flavor and price! Is it a little weird that I'm rating a seafood restaurant in New Mexico so highly given that we are a land-locked desert state? Maybe. But Poki Poki is somehow able to pull it off and deliver with fresh seafood selections. +FOOD+ - Poke Bowl (5 stars): Fresh and filling. I love that I can get so many free toppings and in substantial quantities. :) My order this time around: half white rice, half salad; ahi tuna and salmon; passion fruit sauce, avocado, edamame, pineapple salsa; furikake, pickled ginger, seaweed, masago, cucumber. Yum! +EXPERIENCE+ I'm so thankful that Poki Poki opened up a location near my home. They have got their business down, pat. It's just like Subway or Chipotle where you can pick and choose your fish, sauce, toppings, etc. There are handy little menus you can take with you along the line so you know how to build your bowl. Very efficient and user-friendly. I also love the space they've set up. Fun murals and great natural lighting. It's a hip place to hang out and eat. I will be back here, again, of course! Visited: 5/11/18 read more

Poki Poki - Can you tell all the goodies I have in my poke bowl?? - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Well well I have found and enjoyed healthy food! Me? Yes me, this place was better than I expected it to be. By far my new favorite healthy food place, because I don't feel like it's healthy so let's eat Albuqueruqe. Staff was great and food was filling. I had the Hawaiian bowl and was very filling. NOW the bad part for me anyway is I had the delicious pumpkin bread pudding! Yes pumpkin. And DAM IM IN LOVE AND A WINE BASED AGUA FRESCA? WHAT The cons: limited seating inside cold downstairs on cool days. Come eat and enjoy the warm upstairs eating area and relax. Eat well live well read more

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If you like sushi, you need to go here. Build-your-own poke bowls with a huge variety of fish, veggies, sauces, and other add-ins- extremely delicious and reasonably priced. It was super busy around 6 pm with to-go and app orders, and for good reason- this food is worth the wait. read more

We've driven by several times and finally we're in the right place and time to stop by for lunch. We should've stopped earlier. It was great! Very tasty ceviche prepared perfectly. The blends of flavor and texture were amazing. I had The Boss bowl, my wife had a Spicy Bowl. Definitely coming back. read more

Yummy create your own bowls,fun experience. People there are usually very friendly. Great idea to make your own bowls so you can get whatever you want. read more

The food is really good but it seems to be priced a little high. The customer service is marginal. So I will only go to this location occasionally. read more

Ok, this place is really good. A very simple footprint. You walk in, get in line and order what you want, then seat yourself. Love that part. The food is very good. If you want an over simplified description of the food, imagine a sushi bowl, if you will. Since it was my first time, I had questions and they were answered completely. I had the large boss bowl. I'm a big guy of 6 foot and 210 pounds. This filled me up. I sat at their bar and they have a good beer selection. No it's not 60 handles like a big restaurant. Just a few well selected handles and a couple bottles. So, all that being said..... Go! Get there and have a great meal with a good beer and great company. read more

Poki Poki - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Poki cantina has taken over! The bartender Brittany was more than helpful! She was amazing with service and recommending beer selections! The atmosphere was chill with arcade games. read more

Poki Poki - Food menu - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My wife and I first tried Poki Poki at Yelptropolis 2016 and it has been on our list for a (long) while. It was mostly me hemming and hawing about going. Well, I had family members visiting with restrictive and largely incompatible diets. We took a quick look at the menu and decided that this may actually work as a place where they could both eat well. Well, just to fast forward, I was the one resisting and then I ate it and have been the one saying I can't wait to go back. I was hesitant but it was *really* good. And we've been there twice in 5 days! You start by picking your base (rice, salad, chips) and then a meat. What's really, really great is you can say things like "mostly rice and a bit of salad", and/or mix and match the proteins however you want. I really liked the tuna and the peruvian (calamari) ceviche. The first time I had the spicy tuna and was less happy with the texture and the (special of the month?) scallops ceviche. Actually, had I written this review after the first visit it would have been 4 stars, but the other meats were exceptional today. Anyway, you then pick sauces. Ask them about the flavors you don't know. They were super helpful and happy to provide samples. Moving on to toppings where there are lots of options and you get a good amount (3 with the small, 4 with regular, and unlimited with the bigger bowl). I really liked the crab salad, sesame salad, and the avocado. But there are a good number of options. Finish it off with regular toppings and some seasonings and you're good to go! I think part of my hesitation was being worried I wouldn't have enough food but it was far from a problem! Especially with rice, it was more than enough food. This time, we also got drinks. They have a nice selection of beer though it is all canned/bottled (a bit of a disappointment). On tap, they have their own mixed sangrias. Important tip: ask them to dilute it a bit with more wine. They were really sweet! (but also really good) So, all in all, I look forward to heading back there! And I hope they keep expanding. I would welcome them on the Westside read more

Poki Poki - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ugh! This place is frustrating. The food is good but the prices don't make any sense and for some things are outrageous. My "Ultimate" bowl for $16.22 is great, but my kids Shoyo bowls for $12 a piece are pathetic! The bowl is barley half full with the rice and chicken and sauce for $12.00. I also think the macaroons at 3 for 4.25 is on the high side too. I hate places where I can't go with my family because they charge crazy prices for small simple food but are a good. Allie for me. I guess I won't be getting lunch here again while my kids are doing school from home :/ read more

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I ate here for the first time last Friday night, I had the 505 which was very good, I like the location it's got a nice atmosphere to set in and enjoy your meal. read more

Some co-workers introduced me to Poki Poki for ladies night happy hour. They informed me they had a wide variety of beers and the food was on point. I have to admit when I walked in I was a little intimidated, how do I order? What do I order? Some nice folks pointed me to the menu cards and I browsed the options while I awaited my partners in crime. The pre-determined bowls looked appealing but I wanted to change it up so I asked if I could make changes, the friendly staff was happy to make my substitutes. The process reminded me of Subway where they make it fresh in front of you and it was fast. The flavors were amazing and the amount of food was more then enough. The latin bowl with brown rice is awesome! I took my husband a few weeks later and he too was a little intimidated but I walked him through the options and he became an instant fan. We both are looking forward to coming back when it's a little warmed to enjoy the patio, dog friendly! read more

Poki Poki - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

WE LOVE POKI POKI! This restaurant is like a more delicious version of Chipotle... yeah I said it. You walk in, decide what fixin's you want in your bowl, and ENJOY! I had the ahi tuna and it was so tasty. Explosion of flavor with every bite! They even have beer and sangria. The style of this place is awesome. They have outdoor bar stools, an outdoor patio, and an upstairs/downstairs seating area. It's always jammed packed because the people seem to love it! The patio is dog friendly and the cutest fluffiest pup ever was there on the day I went, which automatically gives the place even extra awesome-ness. Give it a try if you love seafood, and even if you don't- they have vegetarian options too. :) read more

Poki Poki - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love all the Poki Poki locations, but this one is special thanks to its bar. They do some interesting sangrias, and (as of last time I was there) had Thistly Cross cider on tap. They also have a nice little patio (with the bar is open to it) that I'm sure I will spend time at this summer. Oh, and the food is awesome. I love a good poke bowl and have the best time making up custom creations. It's like Subway but with rice and fish bowls, and high quality ingredients. If that's overwhelming you can pick one of their pre-set bowl options (just flip your menu over.) Pro tip: skip the tortilla chips at the front but then add plaintain and/or yam chips at the end. You get a nice crunch without losing any space for rice or salad! read more

Poki Poki - Tip from a former Scotland resident: order this cider. They usually have the whisky cask one on tap! - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I am so thankful that Poki Poki has finally branched out closer to my neighborhood. Like the original location, this one carries the same variety of bases, protein options, and toppings. Not to mention the friendly staff. The real changes were implemented in the interior decorating and other additional features: 1) They use plastic bowls (the thicker, re-washable kind; think Genghis Grill, but smaller) and offer metal silverware if you're dining in. You just leave them on top of the trash can after eating, like at Sushi Freak. 2) There is a bar area on the first floor, with a variety of beers on tap, etc. 3) Seating is available upstairs, which overlooks the first floor and a little bit of the city, depending on where you're sitting. 4) The furniture (particularly the chairs) has a modern vibe that is also reflected in the artwork and overall feel of the restaurant. Parking was a breeze compared to the Central location, however, I did notice other businesses in construction in adjacent suites, so that may change in the future. They still offer military discount, but I've yet to inquire about the student discount, which was applicable at the original location. Nonetheless, I'll be here frequently! read more

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Everything was mediocre, from the poke to the miso to the service and everything is soooo small for 20 dollars for a regular bowl that's the size of a half bowl from Panera. read more

Just opened new location from the original one on Central. Interesting layout with a bar on the corner of the restaurant with bar and outdoor seating on the patio. Restaurant also has upstairs seating on tables, bar stools, and some weird lounge furniture. Poki is the familiar format of picking a base: rice, salad, chips; pick the protein with choices between ahi, salmon, albacore, ceviche, shrimp; pick a sauce; and toppings. They have a bunch of interesting sauces like Pineapple Mono, Fusion Mayo, Passion fruit leche de tigre. Will have to go back to taste the difference. read more

Poki Poki - My bowl of yummy ingredients. Interesting wall decor - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mmm. Mmm. Good. First time ordering from Poki Poki. Have driven by many times and always wanted to try this restaurant. My stylist at Alt Salon, which is right across the street, recommended Poki Poki highly and she wasn't wrong. I had the Poke Bowl and Spring Sunrise boba tea. I definitely recommend. read more

Poki Poki - Poke Bowl and Spring Sunrise boba tea - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

While I love the original Poki Poki, the East side restaurant is awesome! They had a special on tacos and my husband ordered one of each. The carne asada one was amazing! I got my usually vegetarian bowl that was fresh and made to order. We also had a beer and saki. Definitely recommend this place for a bit to eat! It's lean, cozy and the staff was on top of it! read more

YUM. We ordered delivery one day for lunch and it was such a treat! Love that they go beyond poke bowls, without losing anything in quality (you know how sometimes some places try to do too much and everything is just mediocre?). Their tacos and bowls are super good, but be careful because some pack quite a punch heat-wise! Definitely get their fish tacos if you haven't tried yet :) read more

Yum!! Also a good place to have a beer or to study. And if you want boba, it's right next door!

We don't opt for the poki bowls... we come here for the FISH TACOS. They are legitimately the best fish tacos we've ever had. The white fish tacos are deep fried in a plantain batter and it just creates something magical to say the very least. Topped with pickled cabbage and a chipotle mayo, these tacos are unforgettable. They are a little pricey so I recommend opting for a Taco Tuesday, 3 tacos each usually fills us up! The pastries and deserts here are also unreal. This place is an all around gem, not to mention you can pickup a stellar Thai Tea, it really doesn't get better than this. There is two locations and they are both equally as good! read more

I love this place, I crave the food all the time, but I live so far away, why can't it be closer to me?! And the owner was very nice to me in the limited time I spoke with him! read more

I am so excited for Poki Poki. It has a great location, the venue is awesome, and it will be neighbs with Red Door. My friend and I met at Poki Poki at around 6pm on Wedneday night. We must've gotten there right before the dinner rush because there was a line nearly out the door when we sat down with our bowls. This was my first time having poki. They have an option to build your own bowl or choose from something off of their menu. I decided to build my own bowl. I chose brown rice, tofu, crab meat, plantains, roasted jalapeno sauce, green chile, and avocado wasabi dressing. It was a really good combination of flavors. Next time I will definitely try the fish though. Tofu was good, but I think I would enjoy fish more. Service was okay. It is really loud, so I had issues hearing the girl making my bowl. When my friend and I went and sat down, we still had issues hearing one another and we were sitting upstairs. So, just a heads up. They have cool paintings on the wall, and a bar in the middle of the first floor and an outdoor patio. Pretty cool! I will definitely be back. Oh, price point. My bowl cost about $12 (I ordered a water). Great spot! read more

Poki Poki - Tofu with brown rice and crab meat and plantanes - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I am writing this review because, at the moment, I am craving some food from this place! The food here is so delicious I seriously find myself thinking about it every so often. I usually get the Boss Bowl, which has such a flavorful array of carbs, proteins, and vegetables that, by the time I'm done, I'm stuffed (in a good way!). I've also gone to this restaurant with people who let me taste their poki bowls, which were just as tasty. The poki bowls here really serve up a wonderful assortment of sweet, salty, spicy, and umami all in a bowl. It leaves me wanting more. You can either order from one of the staple dishes on the menu, or build your own. I like that they give you options! The restaurant itself is pretty casual. It's a nice spot to grab some food and hang out with friends or family. And the servers have always been friendly. I really enjoy the way these bowls are made. The bowls look beautiful and delectable. I often refer to poki bowls as deconstructed sushi, though there are many ways they can be made. I usually like rice, but I know they can do more of a salad-type bowl with greens instead. I like that they add the ingredients to the bowl, but separate them enough that, if you want to eat a bunch of a particular ingredient, you can. I personally enjoy mixing it all up and then getting a bite of everything! I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing and delicious! We went and tried three different poki and ceviche bowls. All delicious. It's a busy place at lunch so maybe try early afternoon. I definitely recommend trying them out! read more

LOVE Poki Poki!!! Every time I've ordered the ingredients are fresh and tasty. Reminds me of sushi but in a bowl. Very filling and pretty customizable. So delicious!! read more

Great place to grab a quick bite! Came on a Sunday night and it was super busy, but we still managed to get through the line very quickly. The only problem we encountered was parking, but they seem to have attempted to solve the problem by using adjacent parking lots. I ordered the standard Poke bowl with no adjustments, and it was spot on taste-wise, but the rice at the bottom of the bowl became mushy towards the end. I probably would still choose traditional sushi over this, but that comes down to simple preference. Traditional sushi has much more variation and this type of food is very staunchly Americanized. For instance the miso offered had no tofu in it, and was heavily salted. And when presented in roll form I feel that the ingredients are better proportioned so that you don't end up with the sheer amount of rice I did at the bottom of my bowl. All in all, this is a good place to grab a casual bite and I won't oppose going back, but probably would still opt for sushi over this. read more

Poki Poki - Miso with no tofu and a ton of salt, certainly not the best I've had. - Poke Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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