I've come here a few times simply because of its convenient location and the service is fairly fast to pick up lunch (wayyyy better than mcdonalds around the corner). I usually get the 420 or citrus blaze both with tuna and salmon. I've also gotten the scallop one which now seems to be off the menu. There's a good variety of toppings and my fav is the pineapple chow and I love the brown rice option. I personally feel like theres a good amount of toppings to rice. The staff is nice and accommodating when ordering and the first time I went explained the ordering process. Always seems to be seats but they need to crank up their heating a bit in the winter, I always feel cold in there. The portions are large, and its really filling but yes the price is steep at least $15 for a bowl for a fast serve type restaurant, but you are getting good fresh tasting fish and lots of toppings. I havent been to any other poke restaurant so I might be biased. I've also ordered from them through uber eats, the bowl held up well from the travel but the rice did warm up the fish a bit but still good. read more

Pokito - scallop and spicy salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sorry I had to update my review but opinions change. This isn't my first Poke place. The customer service here is still ridiculously nice. But have you ever felt ripped off before ? No? Well you're about to be going to this place. It's like the prices magically went up. Especially for a place I've come to on so many occasions. Anyways, I've noticed over time my portions have been getting smaller. Today in particular my bowl was basically empty for the $18 I paid and $3 tip. Taro chips aren't free anymore just a heads up. The employee making another persons bowl didn't even have gloves on and he was back staff. No offence to this business in any way but there are so many Poke places opening and I honestly refuse to spend my money on a bowl a 3 year old wouldn't be full from. Won't be returning sorry. read more

Pokito - Not me. - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a fairly average place. Upon entering, the owner (I assume) greeted me with a warm welcome. The service is really great here. I really enjoyed the modern feel of the restaurant. The servers were really nice too. My biggest complaint was that I was not told about the daily specials today. I purchased the build your own bowl and it was really expensive. $14 is a lot of money. I think $10-11 would've been more acceptable. I don't think they are purposely trying to get more money off me that particular moment, but I'm going to be careful next time. The food was good, not mind blowing amazing to warrant 4 stars. The toppings were good. I enjoyed sauces and number of rounds to finish off your poke bowl. I might come back... Hopefully their prices don't stay this high. read more

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Confession: I think the whole poke bowl trend is officially over for me. So perhaps this review may reflect as such. I was greeted and served by a very friendly, proactive gentleman. If he's the manager, restaurant is in good hands because he reels indecisive browsers in! Probably the better poke bowls that I have eaten. I've been to 2-3 other places. Portion was good, enough for about 1.5 servings, significantly more rice than fish, no real complaints there. There was an addition of good, free toppings that added texture to the entire dish such as taro chips, toasted sesame seeds, etc., so that was appreciated. I got a Spicy Salmon bowl with brown rice and taxes in it was $14+, so even though it's a cafeteria style, fast eatery, don't expect cheap prices! I actually wanted a sushi burrito, but couldn't justify the +$1 for it. (At my usual place, the sushi burrito is actually CHEAPER than a poke bowl.) Yes, it's healthier than cheap Chinese food, but you have to keep the fact that you're paying for whole foods in mind. What I didn't like, and Pokito is just 1 of many places that does this, is that even if you're eating in, they give you a throw-away bowl/cutlery. So not very environmental in that aspect. read more

Pokito - Basic menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pokito is my favourite thing in the world. I guess I'm a little biased because it's the first and only poke I've tried, but in all honesty, It's all I needed. The bowls can amount to about 15 bucks but it's honestly all worth it. They do not skimp on the fish or ingredients at all. I also love the fact that you can get either rice, noodles, or GREENS! For us health nuts out there :) The staff are always super friendly and helpful when it comes to the menu and making suggestions so don't be shy!!! Oh my god if I was rich I would honestly eat here everyday. read more

Pokito - Classic tuna. SO GOOD!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally got to try out this place with my buddy, my first poke bowl! It's a casual ambiance here, I love the trendy renos and awesome music. Food is made fresh, quick, and tastes awesome. I got the bowl because I'm no good with burritos/wraps, they just get messy! As you can see in the photos, my buddy got the burrito, and it was just funny watching him get messy eating that thing. I ordered their classic 420 with extra salmon (or "protein" as they call it) with a touch of spicy mayo, but they definitely squeezed more than I wanted. Couldn't tell them to stop squeezing that bottle in time. Honestly, I absolutely loved it, it was fresh, and I just love salmon & avocados all in all. However I give it 4 stars because it's quite expensive for a poke bowl, coming close to $20. Trying it once was probably enough for me, I'd only come back if I'm crazy craving it out of the blue moon. read more

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Can't say enough about this place!! Favorite poké in Toronto by far, incredible patient and informative customer service and SUPER fresh and delicious ingredients and delicious signature bowls. Their fresh seaweed is so good too, not that slimy one everyone else has. I love love the little "toppings bar" once they're done making your bowl for you to add any additional yummy crunchy toppings, or ginger, sesame seeds, all the goods. They even have a delicious chicken and/or beef bowl if you're going with someone who isn't into fish (crazy them). Haha. read more

Pokito - Salmon poké and the bbq (I think) beef & chicken bowl in the back! 10/10 - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my go to place if I am craving a poke bowl. It has great daily specials and I usually get the creamy spicy salmon poke bowl. I like how they give you an option for your base like sushi rice, brown rice, and more and you can do half-half if you want. I usually like the pokito style (where you let them add the ingredients) instead of choosing the extra toppings yourself. After waiting for a little bit, my order was ready. The poke was serve in a clear bowl and all the ingredients look fresh. After mixing it, it looks great and very appetizing. Overall, great poke place in Toronto. The only thing is the price point is pretty high for a bowl size but the daily special price makes up for it. The decor and interior is pretty modern and they have free wifi which is an added bonus. read more

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OK SERIOUSLY HANDS DOWN THE BEST POKE BOWL IVE HAD!!!! ID TOTALLY COME BACK IF I DIDNT LIVE SO FAR AWAY ): Everything had a hint of lime in it which I thought really hit that "Hawaiian" style taste. I got the 420 style bowl because I didn't want to make my own and have it turn out bad LOL but regardless, you can still customize it on top of the style that you choose! I love their avocado wasabi sauce! And their guac was on point too. Totally would come here more often. P.S the employees were really chill and I loved their music taste HAHAHA read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not sure if it's because I went to Haiwaii and had poke before so I keep comparing, but this was quite disappointing. Don't have your hopes up for authentic poke bowl, but be prepared for a more fusionized style. I tried the 420 signature poke bowl ($14.95) which was diced tuna and salmon sashimi mixed in ponzu lime sauce, sweet onion, cucumber, and hawaiian guacamole. Expensive for what you get - if I were to spend that much I would expect to have more protein. There were only 3 pieces of tuna! One thing that bothered me was the fish was not marinated but mixed on the spot, so the flavor was not well absorbed. The ponzu lime sauce lacked flavor, I couldn't taste any of lime. Not so sure why they call it haiwaiian guacamole because it tasted like any normal guacamole. Overall the food was ok, but not worth the price. Definitely would go to poke guys instead - their same size bowl is $10 and has way more ingredients. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

With so many places popping up doing poke bowls, eventually one place may seem like another and you might not be sure what is which. Which, by the way, was my first impression of Pokito, one of the quickly-rising names in Toronto's edition of this food trend craze. The serving trays placemats with the write-your-name-here scheme bears a semblance to another poke shop nearby. Yea tables! There are places to sit! Watch Queen West hipsters walk by! However, like many other poke places in town, they also fell into the sushi burrito trend hype. You can have anything either way, oh dear. In terms of it as a poke place, Pokito comes across as a better experience. The guys were on a high friendly vibe, and quickly made me a Umeboshi Tofu bowl. The orange slices gives it a tasteful splash and some extra colour for that foodie shot you'd probably want out of it. They had a couple other things to eat, like a $5 special shrimp roti taco that wasn't much of anything. The main annoyance I encountered was their menu boards didn't match their printed menus. [TTC: you can turf the 501 to Spadina] read more

Pokito - $5 shrimp roti taco special thingy - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Aloha. Getting deja vu from all the poke places in TO. But here is another review. Tried the mix and match because I just like bespoke. So the base mix and match is $14. I added salmon, green papaya, edamame, pokito shoyu, pineapple chow, tamago, mandarin orange, nori, avocado wasabi sauce, taro chips, crispy onion, tobiko, and tuna for $2 extra. Total $16 before tax. It was a huge portion though. Lots of tuna and salmon. Overall it tasted really fresh and I really like their shoyu and sushi rice. I for one an glad so many poke places have opened in the past year with good quality. read more

Pokito - Mix and match - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty much a solid 3.5 stars. My friends and I came for the Grand Opening BOGO. It was surprisingly not as busy as expected which was great for us. The staff were friendly and the restaurant had a fresh and clean design. My friends and I ordered 420 Burrito, Spicy Salmon Bowl and Burrito and we kind of just made the bowls different so we could try different flavours. One bowl I did soba instead of rice which was nice and different. We also added random toppings like seaweed salad, pineapple, mushroom, corn etc. We felt the burrito was really good. Also huge, we could easily eat a half and be full. The bowl I saved for the next day and it was still good. I felt some of the fish pieces were a little big which is fine, I'm just used to the pieces chopped up a bit more. Overall the BOGO prompted me to vote this experience a 4/5 (since Yelp doesn't have half ratings) but I think if I went during a regular day it would be 3-3.5. Reason being, I felt the burrito and bowls + tax are almost $16-$17. That is insane for one meal in my honest opinion. It's nice that they have stamp cards too, but overall a bit too pricey for my taste. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So fresh, so good. Prices just right. Huge portions. Really thought this place was great. We plan to order from here again. read more

After having gone to LA many times for AMAZING poke I decided to give this a try in Toronto. One word... Disappointing. I got the 420 which is apparently their most popular dish. You barely get any fish (and it's chewy). There is no special sauces. Barely any toppings (they didn't ask us at least if we wanted any)... And who puts guacamole on poke?! Ill stick to getting poke in LA where you get a good amount of fish and tons of awesome delicious toppings with great sauces. Thanks for trying, but try harder. - Furious Pete read more

Pokito - 420. Never again. - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Located in queen west area which has a lot of busy and popular reataurants nearby. I was excited to try their poke because yelp reviews were so good but .. For me it was a bit disappointing. First price is little expensive considering on their portion and quality. They put small portion of fish than other poke places. They have scallop poke on the menu which is unique and I was excited to try that one. I thought it would be sushi grade scallop.. But it was just from frozen regular small cooked scallop. Their poke ..Taste was okay but not wow taste. Btw their interior and atmosphere is the best among the other poke places. Also they have very organized system on taking order and making poke! Every details (table, chair,menu.. etc) in the store look pretty, cute and clean. read more

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The staff are so so friendly here! They really want you to have the best and get something that you for sure will like. The guy at the front really took his time to make sure I love what I was getting. Props to him!! The bowl was pretty darn awesome! You get to pick whether you want your meal in a bowl or a burrito format. Then you get to pick what you want whether it's a custom one or pre-made order. They make the bowls fairly quickly. Also, They don't skimp out on the shrimp!! read more

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Meh. I've had better bowls. The flavours in the classic tuna are nice for sure. The 18$ tag is t though for the small size. Also these guys have no idea where any of their fish comes from which is pretty disappointing. read more

Pokito - Tasty but too expensive. - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very good Pokito! I love this healthful lunch and could get used to it. I had the 420 on sushi rice which comes with tuna and salmon. Even though it looks like a dog's breakfast, poke bowls are packed with well thought out ingredients. Just like ordering at a Subway, you pick your style of bowl and choose the toppings. The topping are quite creative and there are a dizzying array of them. My order, without a drink, was about $16 so it wasn't cheap but the effort that goes into the ingredients was impressive making this a treat of a meal. Next time I will try their jalapeno topping to add some spiciness that seemed missing from the dish. Think sushi without the wasabi or ginger. It's a great idea for a snack and I hope they can keep up their momentum here in the city. read more

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Visited this little spot on a Wednesday afternoon with a friend. It was a little busy but we were able to find a couple seats. Staff is super friendly; one gentleman even gave me a small sample of the chipotle mayo used on the Spicy Salmon poké bowl for me to gauge how spicy it was haha. I went with the 420 poké bowl which was a little pricey (~$16) but it was absolutely worth it! They gave you the option of choosing your own toppings and I went with the seaweed salad and mandarin oranges, topped with taro chips. The interior is clean and the decor is cute and modern. Overall I would recommend this place and will definitely stop by again in the future! read more

Pokito - 420 poké bowl with a mixed greens base, topped with seaweed salad, mandarin oranges and taro chips. - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Since leaving LA I've been on the hunt for the best poke in Toronto and so far this has definitely made the cut! The best poke I've had in Toronto! I really like that they marinated the crab meat to add that extra flavour. Portion size is super generous for the price (vs. other restaurants), they also drown the protein in sauce (I like my food saucy) and they have lots of toppings to choose from (and they don't limit you to how many you can pick). The sushi rice tasted amazing - not too bland or too much vinegar. The restaurant itself had AC (thank you!), brightly lit and spacious. I would definitely recommend trying them out and I will most definitely return. read more

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Came here for an early lunch, but when I arrived at 11:10 the doors were still locked and the chairs were still up. They only had two people working and it seemed like they were behind. After 5 minutes of waiting, they finally decided to open the doors. Food was made quickly and the ingredients were fresh (crab salad wasn't very good). But overall the poke is below average. There are definitely many other options to get a better poke bowl. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had to check out the latest craze with the Poke bowls downtown. I like how fresh the options and free stuff they give with the bowls and how you can customize the bowl to your liking. Definitely better though to go with one of their specials versus creating your own. I did the create my own poke bowl and though it was quite flavorful, I don't think my concoction mixed as well as theirs. Tried some of my friends' sushi burrito and enjoyed it more. Will be back to try their burrito for sure. read more

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Disappointing - the poke bowl I had was overly seasoned and was way too salty. Some of the ingredients were also not very fresh. Nothing really stood out compared to other poke places in the city. read more

Food ***1/2 Service **** Ambiance *** (Out of 5) Cool spot and part of the new Poke craze. We had a tuna Rice bowl and a Tuna Salad bowl. Overall good bowl... A little light on the fish proportions. If in the area give then a try! read more

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This place is great. The food is Awesome. If this review was based on the food. You would have 5 stars. My problem is with the consistency. You can see who cares and who doesn't. I would eat here everyday if it was more consistent. I shouldn't have to look through the window to see who is working to decide if I want to go in. Don't get me wrong. The service is great. Everyone is very friendly Im looking at who is rolling the burritos. You need to put the right people in that place or train them better. Its an important role in your spot. Almost like a bartender or sushi chef. The Sushi Burrito is like an art. You need to give it a little care and effort. If you are selling a sushi burrito, make sure its a perfect roll every time! Because it SUCKS when you get home, put on your show open up the burrito and it splits in half... And you end up eating it with a fork. Just saying... read more

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Went back to Pokito as I had a hankering for a sushi burrito. I got the classic tuna this time, with pineapple slaw, and seaweed salad with all the free toppings. It was a much better experience . The sushi burrito was rolled much tighter, the sushi rice is not as al dente as the first time. I noticed that they weigh the meat portions so it's consistent, and only marinate the fish when you order so the fish isn't overly marinated . Definitely order a burrito if you are hungry as it offers much more food then a bowl . Bowls cost $1 less then burritos though. I'm a little sad that guacamole costs extra because I love avocado in sushi....but overall it was a good experience and a nice healthy option to lunch. read more

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While exploring Toronto for the weekend, I came across Pokito after a day of shopping on Queen street. Cute, casual spot for a quick poke bite! The employee was great for recommendations. I went with the 4-20 as a main protein- glad I listened! It was delicious. All ingredients were fresh. You can also add a few of your own toppings on the side. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ratings: Food: 7/10 Drink: n/a Service: 7/10 Value: 8/10 Hygiene: 9/10 Aesthetics: 9.5/10 I must admit I had really high expectations of this place, so I feel my review may be a little biased. The sushi burrito I ordered had tuna, salmon, scallops, tamago, hawaiian guacamole, pineapple chow, gochuchang mayo, avocado wasabi cream, taro chips, fried onions, dried seaweed, cucumber, and tobiko. They added lettuce, cabbage, and imitation crab. The ingredients were unique and they were really tasty. The pineapple was especially tasty. However, I did not expect the additional items and they really threw off the flavours of the burrito overall. The cost is around $15 for a salad, bowl, or burrito. The service was very friendly, but they had to ask several times about what I asked for, despite having the order in front of them. I enjoyed the dining room and thought it was quite cute. It's very spacious and there is plenty of seats. My companion had a poké bowl and it was much tastier than the burrito, because it didn't have the additional ingredients. I think it is a decent place, but definitely needs a bit of refining. read more

Pokito - Build-your-own burrito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've had sushi burritos / poke bowls from all over, and I must say that Pokito has definitely mastered them! A colleague and I decided to come in for lunch today (12:45pm) and waited about 20-25 minutes in line before finally getting our food. It was definitely worth the wait! The staff worked quickly and efficiently to make sure that they got the order right. I ordered the Spicy Salmon sushi burrito without any extra toppings, and my colleague the Thai Coconut Shrimp poke bowl. Both were super fresh and filling! Personally, I would have appreciated a bit more rice in the burrito but it's not a deal breaker. The flavours and sauce were just right with the salmon, it was fresh and the chunks were generous in size. Overall, I would definitely recommend trying this new joint out (maybe off peak hours since the wait can be quite overwhelming) and highly suggest if you're looking to try sushi burritos/poke bowls in Toronto that are as similar to those of the west coast, you should give Pokito a try! read more

Pokito - Spicy salmon sushi burrito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I't really hurts me rate this place a 3 star because I really do enjoy dining here. I've been coming here ever since they opened and loved their menu, they had side options that I really enjoyed and their portion size was a lot and reasonable for the price I was paying. There were two gentlemen that were always at the front and they have always been beyond hospitable and kind. I no longer see him, not sure if he's no longer part of management but I've been meaning to bring this up to him as I am a familiar face. I still enjoy the food but I'm definitely being ripped off with the portion size of the poke/sides in the last two years. I started noticing more when they got the new staff as they have been really skimping on the portion size, I can literally count how many poke pieces I get in every order and it's honestly a rip off. In the past I used to order the poke a lot but started ordering it every now and then since the portion size decreased and I wasn't getting what I payed for. I've been to other poke restaurants where the portion sizes are reasonable and worth the price and still is. I cant really say that will stop coming to pokito because I really love the spam Musabi and order it every chance I get but I will definitely stop ordering the poke. It's a big disappointment because the food is really good and I have a feeling it's going to get worse with what I'm assuming is new management and the menu has changed. I hope management sees this and makes an adjustment to their portion size by bringing it back to the first couple years they were opened. read more

Sad that they got rid of their daily specials- they included an extra "bar" item menu where you can add more items to their specials... but overall the prices have increased since their earlier days. Pretty bummed about that considering the price points were already quite high to begin with. I used to be a pretty frequent customer of this place considering it's one of the better spots for a poke bowl around my neighbourhood- ordered via Ritual a couple times as well as just a regular walk in. Not sure if it was just the different people that have made my order, but sometimes it's amazing and I'd be dying to order from them again. Sometimes I regret spending almost $18 on a lazy meal. I find they don't include too much fish even in their larger regular size and their bowls are not too saucy (I'm a fan of sauce). I found that my last visit was fairly mediocre- at this moment, not sure I'd be dying to come again like I used to. read more

First time here! The staff was really helpful and detailed with everything on the menu. Love a place with so much passion for food. I made my own poke bowl and it was great! Adding spicy flakes to my bowl was the perfect tang to my taste buds. I'll be back! read more

Ordered the Hawaiian bbq bowl with added creamy spicy salmon. Portion was too small for the price. The taste was good, but definitely not worth 23 dollars for the size. The order barely had any meat. I wouldn't recommend if you're hungry and looking for something to fill you up. read more

Pokito is open for take out in April ! We got the 420 bowl and spicy salmon bowl, really enjoyed it and will be back for sure.

Went with the spicy salmon poke bowl consisting of sushi rice, spicy mayo, crispy onions, seaweed and added mandarin oranges and guacamole. The poke bowl was delicious and the size portion was very sizable, bigger than other poke bowls I had! All the ingredients tasted really fresh. The spicy salmon was not spicy though for some reason though. Service was excellent and the staff was extremely friendly. There is also a fair amount of seating in the place. Will definitely return! read more

Pokito - spicy salmon poke bowl consisting of sushi rice, spicy mayo, crispy onions, seaweed, mandarin oranges, and guacamole - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friend wanted to order poke last night and the only place on Uber Eats delivering to my neck of the woods was Pokito... did not enjoy my previous experience with Pokito, but she had a craving... The price to portion ratio is absurd. The $4 salmon maki roll at the neighbourhood sushi joint has more fish that the $14 "burrito" (aka hand roll...). I ordered the creamy spicy salmon burrito and after two bites into It, there was no more salmon to be found. It looked great when It arrived, but think they just put fish in the centre of the burrito and cut It on an angle to make it look like there is more fish than is actually present. I have Pokito a second chance, but unfortunately It just confirmed my first impression and previous review :/ read more

Pokito - Lacking salmon... after 2 bites I opened up the roll and literally only spring mix left! No crab/seaweed salad, salmon etc. Way overpriced. - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was looking to try a poke bowl or sushi burrito store for forever when I stumbled across this little gem on Queen St W. The best part of this shop is that everything is customizable. They have clear instructions on how many types of ingredients you can add to your meal, and additional add-ins are available for reasonable prices. Employees were really friendly and knowledgable! They have daily specials which I highly recommend as the price difference is vast! I got the 4/20 bowl which is tuna and salmon and WOW IT WAS AN AMAZING MEAL! Dying to go here again and I recommend this play for all! read more

Showed up here just as they were closing earlier than normal so they did not have all the ingredients ready at hand. I went for the spicy salmon, which in itself lacked the kick I was expecting. The staff were accommodating and friendly though and did not shoo use out even after they locked up. The location is in a busy spot on Queen West and the restaurant has decent seating and space. read more

I wanted to like this place really bad. It was actually the first sushi burrito place I saw when I yelp. Unfortunately with the pricing and the amount of fish they actually put on the burrito, that's part of why I didn't give them more stars. Unlike the other places, they weigh the fish they'll put in your food. In my case it was 5 cubes of salmon (after a couple of bites it's pretty mucj gone). For some reason mine tasted really fishy and strange and after having this type of dish around the city, I know that's not what it's supposed to taste like. I wasn't the only one who had this opinion as the person I was wish didn't like theirs either. Visually, it's pretty. But taste wise, it wasn't worth two burritos for over 30 dollars. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario