No picture today as I quickly scarfed down my poke bowl. This is my favorite take-out raw fish spot in Milpitas. The fish is very fresh and I like that they offer healthier choices for their base such as black rice or greens (salad). I think they have an adequate number of sauces and toppings to select from. I usually get my poke bowl with greens - a very healthy lunch that fills me up but doesn't leave me drowsy for the rest of the day. The cashier, who I believe may also be the owner, is a very sweet lady. Staff are friendly and helpful. This is a wonderful stop to pick up a quick lunch. Sometimes the lines get long. I'm not the only one who enjoys the food here during the lunch rush, but the staff do try to move the ordering as quickly as possible so I never have to wait too long. Simple interior with a few tables. Busy during lunchtime so I usually order to go. read more

Spontaneously went here on a Tuesday because my bf decided he wanted poke . Saw the ratings and reviews so I wanted to give it a try. It looks like a family owned business. For my bowl I got 2 salmons and 1 hamachi scoops with sushi rice , cucumber , onions , crab , seaweed salads, corns and the list goes on. For my sauce I got the wasabi Mayo with the house sauce extra spicy and let me tell you it was spicy alright ... It was burning my soul so try it at your own risk if you enjoy the heat like me LOL I also wish they have scallops here as a protein. He got the same base but his proteins were all salmon and he got spicy for his sauce with spicy Mayo as well. He also got different toppings than I do. This place only have a few selection with their sauces. I enjoy the simplicity of the bowl but if I enjoy simple poke then I would go to a authentic Hawaiian poke place instead. I honestly thought the cut of the protein would be bigger but it's extremely small... so I don't think it was worth it for a regular bowl that's worth 13 bucks including tax . Their selection of toppings was ok too nothing really stood out to me. The portion for everything was smaller than other places I've tried. Service was great ! Overall 3/5 for me and was left disappointed from the reviews and ratings thinking it was highly amazing. read more

Affordable and quality poke! I've been visiting over the years and notice the same people working, which i'm assuming are family members. Food here is awesome. Their bowl size choices are great and have a great variety of proteins + add-ons. The protein are always fresh and tastes great. I do appreciate that their greens are washed carefully. A lot of poke places i've been to serve greens that have the black ends. Poki Run also have special sauces for toppings (mango, blueberry,...). I got the blueberry sauce (pictured). The service is great. Staffs are friendly and the store is kept clean. 10/10 would recommend + you're supporting a small family business. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Price 5/5 read more

Poki Run - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Solid poke spot! Very fresh fish, good variety of toppings, and fast in and out. The ladies who work here are super nice. I would put this in the 75th percentile and higher. read more

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Affordable and fuss free poke bowls! We placed our order via their website easily and our food was ready for pick up within 20 min. The bowls were sealed tightly and our food was still cooled and fresh. We enjoyed the protein choices- salmon, tuna, shrimp and crab meat. Toppings were also generous, with a scoop of avocado, seaweed, corn, to name a few. At $12 for a regular bowl, that comes with 3 scoops of protein of choice, it was definitely worth every dollar! read more

Poki Run - Regular - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

4.5 stars overall but rounding up. Poki Run is one of the favorite new poke spots I've been to in a while! I've had them on my bookmarks forever, but I always seemed to be in the Milpitas area on a Sunday, when they're closed. I came by on a Saturday around 4:30pm, and they weren't busy at that time. I liked that you could order a regular poke bowl or get a combo with their sushi rolls, and I ended up trying their Roll Combo A (w/3 Scoops of Fish & California Roll, $13.95, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1l17swu9Shlfa3yZOrmWdA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg). For their poke bowl, you can choose from: -Base: Sushi Rice, Brown Rice, Black Rice, Greens -Proteins: Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Spicy Tuna, Yellow Tail, Albacore, Izumi-Tai, Shrimp, Spicy Crab -Sauces: House Sauce, Spicy, Extra Spicy (Add Sesame oil?) -Toppings (complimentary): Onion, Cucumber, Edamame, Apples, Green Onion, Avocado, Crab Meat, Masago, Ginger, Wasabi, Seaweed Salad, Jalapeno, Sesame Seeds -Dressing: Spicy Mayo, Wasabi Mayo, Mango Mayo, Blueberry Mayo -Extras: Tobiko ($1.50), Tamago ($1.50), Miso Soup ($1.25) I was really tempted to try their black rice, but ended up just going with their sushi rice since it was a half portion of poki bowl. I got their salmon (x2) and spicy crab for the proteins, and both were very fresh. I really appreciated that they give you a FREE scoop of crab meat AND avocado, which is really rare to see. I loved my poke bowl, and their California Roll was also solid. I will definitely be back for more poke! Parking was easy since this complex has plenty of spots. read more

Poki Run - Roll Combo A (w/3 Scoops of Fish & California Roll, $13.95)- 4.5/5 stars - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

Super surprised with this spot. The fish was fresh! I didn't have high expectations, but I was really satisfied. First time I had apples in my poke and I really enjoyed it! It was refreshing and crisp. Two sizes to choose from with daily specials. They have an option to upgrade for Hamachi the day I went. Their sauces are super simple and to the point. This is the only poke place I know who includes the avocado for free, unless they charged me without notice. -1 star for price and size of the bowl. I was still hungry after a regular bowl. read more

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I had decided to give this place a try since i was nearby and i'm glad I did! I got a regular bowl with sushi rice, spicy tuna, spicy crab, spicy shrimp, cucumber, onion, avacado, crab, edamame, corn, green onion, jalapeño, house sauce, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, all dry toppings. They have a great variety of other bases, proteins, sauces & toppings. Good service and clean place. It was very good so I will be back again! read more

Poki Run - Regular bowl : Sushi Rice, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Crab, Spicy tuna with sauce & toppings - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

Love it! I got there a little bit before noon and it was empty but I have a feeling I got there just in time. By the time I was paying two people arrived. They have a limit of 6 people at a time due to covid. You go in to the left and leave on the right, so they've got a nice flow going. The woman was very sweet, and the ordering process was super easy. Not sure I'm a fan of the California rolls, but my husband thought they were great. Definitely a great poke spot if you're craving some and in the area. No need to worry about parking. Plenty of spots in the private parking lot. read more

Poki Run - Salmon, tuna, and spicy tuna. - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

Loved the vegetarian version of the poki bowl where I added all the vegetarian options and specifically asked them not to add fish sauce or any meat etc . I couldn't stop myself from eating the bowl . read more

Love, love, love this place! Prices are a bit on the high side, but the portions and freshness of the poke and toppings make it worth it as a treat. The line can be long during lunchtime on weekdays, but the staff is speedy and the line moves very fast. They've got some fun and unusual sauces like mango or blueberry sauces, so if you're feeling adventurous with your poke craving, you should try Poki Run. read more

The place is really decent, the regular bowl is only $16 after tax, and you can have 3 scoops of protein, with all the toppings. The fish tasted fresh, I had tuna, salmon and the white fish. For the base, they got the purple rice! And in terms of toppings, I think the apple is a good addition to the poke, it's crunchy, juicy and a bit sweet, I prefer apple over pineapple for the poke. They don't have much dressing or sauce choices, but stick to the simplest recipe is also good. The environment was also nice and the staffs were very friendly. read more

Poki Run - Regular - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

I think this might be my new favorite poke place in the SJ/Milpitas area... If you're looking for a classic poke place done right, it's here. Poki Run is truly an amazing place. The service is fantastic - the two women working at the time I came in were so sweet and patient. They met me with nothing but smiles! Social distancing is in place and they limit the number of people in the store at one time. They're only doing takeout of course and there aren't any tables outside so I ate in the car I've never had black rice before so I did a combo of that and the brown rice and it was SO TASTY! The fish I got were the tuna, salmon, and albacore which all seemed pretty fresh. They don't have a ton of sauces but the ones they have are done right. In terms of the toppings, I really appreciated how crab salad, seaweed salad, and avocado were all free on the first scoop which most poke places won't do anymore. Their toppings overall are classic and nothing too crazy like you see in other places which I appreciated! It wasn't overwhelming and you know what you're getting. I went with a friend and she finished her bowl in 5 minutes so that just tells you how bomb the food was . I was sooo hungry and this really just hit the spot. The price for a regular bowl (3 scoops) was quite reasonable too at around $11. I've been to so many poke places where it's $13 and upwards and then you have to pay for things like avocado on top!! I'm really grateful I found this place and I'm definitely going to return sometime soon :) read more

Poki Run - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is my go-to when I crave poke bowls even though I don't live in Milpitas. They have a lot of options and toppings, yet charge the same or less than their competitors =) I like getting half sushi rice (yes it's really flavored with vinegar/sugar) and half black rice (for the nutrients). They will ask if you want greens too! Note that their extra spicy sauce is actually really spicy so don't underestimate it. I love that they don't charge for avocado or seaweed salad! read more

Food is amazing, really big serving sizes. The people serving are friendly and quick at service. Its a very nice place and looks very clean. I always come here to get a poki fix. Also they don't charge for seaweed salad and avocado which is super nice. I go at least once every two weeks! It's really good poki. read more

Poki Run - My amazing, delicious bowl ‍ - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

I'm on the hunt for a go-to poke spot in/near SJ and I think this place is pretty close! On a weekday evening it wasn't super busy and there's plenty of seating with good interior lighting. The service is fast and the workers make the ordering process pretty smooth, it reminds me of Poke House. The prices are reasonable (~$15 for a regular and ~$19 for a large) and most toppings are included at no additional charge, including avocado. They really load up your bowl and my large allowed for 5 scoops of protein, which I filled with mostly salmon and a little bit of spicy crab. I like my poke on the saucier side so I wasn't disappointed with the plentiful sauce options here. The fish was a bit on the firmer side for my liking but all things considered I had a positive experience and I'd like to come back! read more

Poki Run - Large Poke Bowl with Sushi Rice, Salad, Salmon, Spicy Crab, Imitation Crab, Sliced Onion, Green Onion, Avocado, House Sauce, and Spicy Sauce - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

Great value and quality! Will be back. Love the black rice option and crab and avacado are included. read more

I love Poki Run. I've ordered online for pick up and ordered in store & the experience is always nice for a casual lunch. Simply put: The ingredients & presentation are beautiful. This pretty bowl is actually a to-go bowl! Regular bowl comes with 3 proteins if I'm not mistaken and is more than enough to fill anyone up & then some. It is a wee bit pricey, at about $15-$16, but I guess that's inflation for ya there read more

Poki Run - Regular Poki Bowl - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

In short, the food is good and fresh but a bit overpriced for the amount you get. The place is clean and parking is easy (private lot). They do have dine in seating but no outdoor seating. They had the menu clearly visible which makes it easy to go through the ordering process. Staff are friendly and helpful in guiding you through your order. The options were decent. For rice, they had sushi, brown, and black rice (first place I've seen that offered this!) in addition to a fresh vegetable option. For protein, they had a variety of fish including salmon, tuna, albacore, yellowtail (although they were out of this when we went), izumatai (a firm white fish), shrimp, and tamago (sweet egg). Toppings included crab salad, (additional cost), seaweed salad (additional cost), avocado (additional cost), masago (fish roe), green onions, onions, and couple of others. They had a few sauces including unagi and wasabi variations. You can also request dry toppings like fried noodles, sesame seeds, and furikake. The large and regular option only vary by how much protein you get (5 scoops or 3 scoops). The large was filling enough but it did seem rather expensive for the amount and options available compared to other places I've been (e.g., Bayside Poke out in Newark). It does seem the be the better option for poke around the area but if you're further up north (Fremont/Newark) or south (San Jose), there are probably better value spots. read more

Came here for the first time and I can definitely say this is one of the few great poke spots. First of all, a lot of parking here so it was nice to just park and walk right in without having to find a spot. Second of all, the place is a cute little spot! Clean and inviting when you walk in. Service was great! The two guys working there were very friendly and patient. They were accommodating and help us understand the choices as this was our first time. They were thorough and was kind to give us recommendations. Overall, the poke here was amazing! First off you choose your rice, and sometimes the rice in other places would be dry but this place was fresh. Their black rice is a must get. I got the ahi tuna and salmon which was so fresh and delicious! They had had a special of octopus and oh my goodness, I'm so glad I chose that as a protein! Soooo good. Added usual toppings and of course their crunchy noodles. I always like having something crunchy with my poke and it totally hit the spot! Will come again! read more

Poki Run - Regular size - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food quality here was very fresh, tasty and great selection. Service was good. Only thing knocking a 5 star score was due to cashier not verifying transaction completed before saying thank you as a gift card was used and I wanted to be certain to full payment cleared before going to be Sat to eat. Sadly, I was correct and a small balance remained after I started eating. read more

Poki Run - 5 scoop option - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

Best Poki in the Bay Area! I come to this place once a week. I never get tired for the place. If you haven't tried this place yet you are missing out. read more

Poki Run - Poki bowl - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

[IN A NUTSHELL] great poke, black rice (korean rice), FREE avocado scoop, affordable, a lot of topping options [VERDICT] - APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] A great poke place, I ran across this place on yelp looking for a poke place. This place is pretty big and a lot of seating area. The poke bowl was delicious and the wasabi was not that spicy (I did not need soy sauce to mix with it). It was really delicious and would come back again. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 4/5 --Large Poke Bowl $14.95 (4/5) -In my bowl: -Base: black rice and greens -Protein: 4 scoops of salmon & 1 scoop of spicy salmon -Sauce: house, spicy and sesame oil -Toppings: onion, avocado (FREE), seaweed salad, crab meat, edamame, corn, green onion, masago, wasabi, jalapeño, furikake -Dressing: spicy mayo The poke bowl was super delicious. The "Spicy" sauce was not that spicy but the spicy mayo made it taste so much better. This place is interesting because they have the black rice which I have not seen at any poke place. For $15, this bowl is a great deal .The spicy salmon was also not as spicy but still really good. What is also great is that they avocado is FREE! (for the first scoop) [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): The service was super good. The server was also super nice and was very calm even though it was busy. When I went, there was not that many people eating, but a lot of people taking it to go. read more

Poki Run - Large Poke bowl w BLACK RICE!!! - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I don't know it's my tastebuds or this place but I wasn't head over heels for their fish. The food was good but this whole thing costed ~$16 I think. Seems pricy to me for what I got. BUT!!!!! If you really like the fake crab, you can get multiple scoops of that instead of getting a bunch of different stuff like corn and edamame. So I'll probably do that next time I come It's a solid place. I don't have much to say read more

Poki Run - Roll Combo - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is probably the only place in the area where avocado comes with your bowl! I usually come here if I'm craving a poke bowl. The poke is fresh and the service is so nice. The online ordering is great if you're in a rush. I highly recommend it. It's also nice to see all of the options laid out for you. Sometimes, when I see it in person, I'm a bit overwhelmed. They have a pretty decent space for you to sit down and have lunch there too. read more

THIS IS SO REFRESHING AFTER A SESSION AT THE GYM! Spicy Mayo sauce be HITTIN!!! The fish and shrimp are fresh too! Totally recommend coming here! Regular comes with rice and 3 scoops of protein and your choice of toppings The price is more affordable than other places, and honestly the food tastes so much more fresh and flavorful. Location: Milpitas, CA Prince: Regular - $12 (3 scoops of protein) More reviews on IG: HungryHungryRach read more

Poki Run - Poki - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

There are tons of poke places to choose from and so many are not quality poke. Poki run is definitely one of the best and my personal favorite. I love all the workers here - they are the absolute sweetest. Plus they never skimp on the scoops. I always get a regular bowl over greens which comes with 3 scoops of fish. I always get the ahi tuna, spicy salmon, or spicy tuna. The sauce is what makes this place so special. They have a really unique flavor that no other place has. I always get house, sesame oil, extra spicy. Please note that extra spicy is EXTRA SPICY. It is not for the weak. And don't even attempt to eat it if you aren't an AVID spice goer. They don't charge extra for avocado, crab salad, or seaweed salad. I repeat all those things are included in your bowl. =0 can't beat that. Especially now that poke prices are increasing that is really bang for your buck. read more

Poki Run is a gem. Fish quality 5/5 Toppings assortment 5/5 Rice quality 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Cleaniness 5/5 Really though please swipe right for Poke Run. read more

Poki Run - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

I come by after workout. I was starving but wanted something light. Server is so friendly! I have enough time being ignore for seat down restaurants costing $50+ per head. This place people really greeted me and help me. Plus say goodbye. Suddenly feel so welcome! Food is good. Best is their sushi rice. Portion is a bit small but tasted is 10/10!!! I would recommend getting the bowl instead of sushi combo if you are hungry. Portion a bit too small. So I need to walk over to their other side to musubi later. Which was a horrible service at that Bento place. Felt like I was in heaven drop to hell. Come here. Don't order elsewhere. read more

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This place is pretty cute! Pros: - interesting options for toppings! They have thinly-sliced apples, tamago (for extra cost), and various flavors for sauces (mango mayo, blueberry mayo, etc.) - nice staff - place is clean - fish is good and tastes fresh Cons: - the sushi rice is too vinegary for my taste - the portions for the toppings are so little - a bit pricier than a typical poke place - the house sauce is too garlicky for my taste Take my comments with a grain of salt; I'm typically picky with my poke place. My husband loved it and had no complaints! read more

The quality of fish here has always been great. We love the salmon and the spicy salmon the most. This is our go-to poke place and it's even better that it's around the corner from our home. We enjoy all the simple sauces and the sushi rice they use. This place is a must try! read more

This is my go to poke place. They offer great options and have their signature mango or blueberry sauce. I was surprised that the large came out to $19.40, even with the additional price for tamago. Then I realized it was the new Milpitas tax that made the price go up. Place is always clean and friendly staff. read more

Poki Run - Large comes with 5 scoops, tamago an additional price - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

Salmon gang where you at?! I know it's a good poke place when I don't need to rely on the sides to make my bowl delicious. I personally like my poke simple, and this was one of the few places where the poke still tasted amazing despite me not putting crazy sides. Ended up sharing a large with my boyfriend, and we still got full. Definitely one of my favorite poke places in the bay! read more

Poki Run - a bowl of noodles and salmon - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

First time trying this place out, came with my brother and his friend. We walk in, very neat and clean, pleasant atmosphere. 5/5 At that time there were 2 guys working on the station. My brothers friend, whom never tried Poki before, asked for recommendations. One of the guys took his time to explain the different types of rice, and simplified the explanation. Customer service: 5/5 My order: Regular 3 scoop bowl - Half brown rice, half greens - 2 scoops of Salmon - 1 scoop of Hamachi - Cucumber - Onion - Wakame - Edamame - Green onions - Masago - House sauce - Spicy miso - Furikake $13.01 was the total. They definitely had more options for fish selections, they also did have Tobiko as well, for an extra charge. I'm just glad that they didn't charge me extra for the Wakame and Masago, which is a MUST for me when getting a Poki bowl. The fish quality was surprisingly good! It did not feel like it was pre frozen, the salmon was very well cured and soft, the Hamachi did not smell fishy at all. I can tell that the fish that they use is very well handled and maintained. Quality: 5/5 Not to mention the complementary Miso soup, which made this a very well rounded first time experience overall. FYI, do not be fooled by the portion size. If you prefer quantity, look elsewhere. If you want quality, this place is a MUST try read more

Poki Run - Miso soup - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Haven't been here in a while, but tried it again. Portions seem to be better for protein. I really like their extra spicy sauce and I love how they give free avocado! Solid poki place! read more

Today purchased at around 7pm, the albacore tasted super soft as if it was bad or something. I had to separate all the albacoreS and throw it away. It's not the same when I had poke bowl from here before. Hopefully this gets correct because I like poke bowl from this place. read more

Maybe it was a bad day or something. But the day i tried poki run i didn't really like it. To other poki places it kinda tasted like a vegetarian version of poke. It lacked the savory, salty, and umami taste that i am accustomed to. The ratio of rice to fish/toppings was kinda jarring. I ordered a large, but it seemed like a 70/30 ratio of rice to fish/etc. I was left with large bites of rice which rarely happens in poke bowls. I also thought their sauces were quite limited. I'll have to try it again to confirm my suspicions. read more

I LOVE Poki Run. I've been to several different poké places in the Bay Area and I've come to the conclusion that this place is my #1 choice to get my poké fix on. This is the only restaurant that I've been to that has the option for black rice, which I have grown to be a HUGE fan of. It's got a great nutty flavor with some extra umph of awesome that other rices just don't quite have. The fish choices are great - I always default to getting the spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and salmon w/ house sauce. As my husband learned once, spicy everything is far too spicy, so I'd recommend balancing the spicy with a non-spicy mix. The spicy tuna is chopped up tuna w/ hot sauce, so it is much more intense in heat than the salmon, which is in chunks. The sauce and topping options are supreme. I layer on wasabi mayo and spicy sauce as well as deliciousness such as seaweed salad, crab, edamame, avocado, furikake, & sesame seeds - all of these for FREEEEEE! Yes, even avocado here is FREE! Take that, Chipotle (& any other poké place that has avocado as an offering)! The service has always been excellent. Everyone there has always served with a smile & they are super-efficient with putting my bowls together. My only beef (only because it's my personal preference) is that I always end up having my poké bowl with a cup of water since my go-to Coke Zero is not a drink that they have in stock. Put some of those in the fridge and it's a 100% perfect place for me! read more

Love this poke place! Choices are awesome. Love their fresh raw salmon and spicy tuna! I've definitely been to other poke places with more selection, but the quality here definitely excels! Will surely be back next time! read more

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Thank goodness Poki Run is open for takeout during COVID. To get a regular bowl with rice/ and or greens, 3 types of protein (fish), all the standard add ons. ( avocado, crab, edamame, corn , seaweed salad, apples, ginger, tobiko, etc), your choice of dressings and toppings offers a fine meal for lunch or dinner. Items are always fresh and hand assembled by a staff person in front of you. It's fast and totally healthy. This place doesn't charge extra for items that other places normally would ie: avocado, crab, seaweed salad). If you're craving good fresh food, give this place a try. read more

Poki Run - Regular bowl..yummy - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Milpitas, California