I've wanted to try this place ever since it first opened! As one of the first poke places to come to Toronto I had high expectations, especially since sampling a couple of different places in the area. I ordered their signature bowl, the 420, since it had salmon and tuna (yum). I was then given the choice of including a few extra toppings as well, I went with my usual: seaweed salad and edamame. Upon first glance, I was really impressed with the amount of food they were able to pack into a single bowl (about the same as Poke Guys) and how they included kale as well instead of the usual mixed greens but the price! After tip, my bowl was $18 which makes it the most expensive poke bowl I've ever ordered to date. Sadly, I had to wait until I got back to work until I could sample some of it so the fish, while still fresh, was more on the soggy side. The ponzu lime sauce gave it a refreshing taste though. The rice was a bit too al dente for my taste but all in all, it was quite filling and I was only able to finish about half of it. Pokito has daily specials as well for $12 so I will go back to try some of their other bowls when I'm in the area. The Thai Coco Shrimp sounds delicious. read more

I was in Canada for three months and this was my go-to place. It was my first time ever eating a Poke Bowl and also the best one. Staff there is extremely friendly and although the place is small, it's still very cozy and nice. 100% recommend. read more

Went with my co-workers on opening day. I'd have to guess that we probably got food poisoning based on the fact that only 1/3 people made it into work the next day. They're really generous with their fish though. That's an ironic plus. #Goodtimes read more

Edit: they forgot to put avocado (which I paid extra) for the THIRD time. The only problem I have is that when I order avocado they forget to put it (which I then have to remind them at the times I do catch this). Unacceptable imo since I'm charged an extra $1.50. otherwise, it's good read more

Hits and misses but great efforts on their first day of opening -- a solid 3.5 (okay poké!) plus a likely return visit. Here's why: - the 420 BURRITO ($15.95) -- tuna & salmon with ponzu lime sauce, pickled onion and cucumber, and Hawaiian guacamole. This thing is massivo! Pricey but worth-it-pricey cause it is FILLING. Ontop of the standard fillings, you also get to choose two add-ins. I'm pretty sure we covered the vast majority of the fillings: guac, pineapple chow (a tasty pineapple salad of sorts), shredded crab salad, tamago (sweet egg), pickled onion & cucumbers, mango... You could say it's overkill but damn it was pretty exciting to eat. The nice thing is all the flavours more or less meld well together so it's just a preference of what you like to eat. My only beef was one item was far too lemony potent (the onions? Ponzu sauce?) that it was kind of intrusive. Tip if you get this tho, eat in! After all was said and done (i.e. Asian Grace -- pics first!), it was already getting soggy (possibly the overkill of fillings..) The burrito was split between two of us and we probably would've been sufficiently satiated at that point. But what's the fun in that? - THAI COCONUT SHRIMP RICE BOWL ($12.95) -- supremely underwhelmed by this one. The coconut kaffir shrimp was so plain that I almost wanted to ask whether they had forgotten the sauce, except I obviously saw it pre-prepared with the jicama (juicy but less sweet than expected). Served alongside lemongrass garlic corn that I also wouldnt have known should've been flavoured had I not read the menu. The good thing that came of this bowl was that we tested out the remainder of the fillings not in the burrito so was able to try the wood ear mushrooms (kikurage) and seaweed salad -- both solid options. Crispy bits (fried onions and fried faro strips) in both burrito and bowl are nice contrasts. All pieces of protein are nice and chunky, so no skimping which I appreciated. All the sauces sound super appealing so I have no doubt I'll hit a home run soon enough if I build my own combo. There's still a bit of a learning curve for the Subway-style production line crew, which makes for a bit of a wait but I think Torontonians will be flocking here in masses so they'll get the hang of things soon enough. But while you're waiting, you get a sneak peek of the dope rice presser which makes for an even layer of rice on the nori (seaweed) and therefore means you won't get hunks of plain rice in any one bite. read more

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Came here to check out the poke bowls. Really nice interior decor and design and very spacious place with lots of seating. A bit disappointed with the efficiency of their service and quality of ingredients in their poke bowls. Will not be coming back here again. Taste: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Price: 3/5 Portion: 3/5 Taste: ordered the scallop make your own poke bowls. Sea weed salad with sweet corn, guac and taro chips. Their ingredients are not that fresh and they are not very generous with the toppings. Service: staff are nice here but there are efficiencies that can be improved on. I didn't like having to repeat what I ordered to three different staff members one before the order, one to the person making the food then one to the person who was handling the till. Atmosphere: this place is nicely decorated and designed and lots of space to sit. Price: $14 for a poke bowl Portion: portioned on the smaller side. read more

Came looking for the dole float but they just had the dole soft serve. The other supplies weren't available. cue sad face. This is the second time I wanted to try this, the first time I called and was told the machine was broken. Good thing I called to save a trip, but no dole float. cue sad face. Anyway, the guy made it for me and when I inquired if it was a dole float he said it wasn't. I asked how much it was and he just let me try it and tell them what I think about it next time I go in. The ice cream was almost like a sorbet, it wasn't creamy which is nice. Can't wait to try the dole float next time. Oh, and bonus points is that they have stamp cards when you buy a bowl! Thank you Mr. Cashier! You are awesome!!! read more

TOURISTS BEWARE!!! They tried to rip off my priest brother-in law who innocently revealed that we were non-natives to the Canadian region. They overcharged us which negated the benefit of our Groupon. We were forced to haggle with the cashier in order for him/her to see the light. Nonetheless , the food was very good read more

Been here a couple times and it's pretty different and interesting. I don't know if it's as tasty as another of the sushi burritos I've had else where and costs a little more. Although it might be a little bigger than some of the others. There is a fun amount of different toppings you can add, but I just don't think it's great value for a good that should be more grab and go? Worth trying if you are new to poke bowls or sushi burritos though! read more

Pokito - Spicy Salmon Sushi Burrito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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They're so stingy with their portions, never going back (especially for that price). They literally weight it in front of you and barely give any toppings. Such a rip-off, save your money! Not worth it at all, there are way better spots in Toronto that also give you a lot more variety and food. read more

My favourite poke place so far. All their toppings are good especially the guac. A little pricey but they have daily specials. I've only had the poke bowls here so I don't know how the burritos are. This is def a frequent lunch spot of mine. read more

I stopped by after tasting a couple different Poké bowl places in the area. Pokito is definitely amongst the fastest Poké bowl places I've been to, but it lacks in flavour and topping variety. I found the fried onions and other "final toppings" to be a bit distracting from the overall bowl. Still on the hunt for my go-to Poké place. read more

Pokito - Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Standard poke place, can't think of anything that really makes it stand out but there are a lot of options for toppings and they give you a fair amount of content. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Got a deal through groupon and visited with tampered expectations as usual when it comes to groupon dining. But this time around, I was pleasantly surprised by the attitude and taste of the meal. We got two plates of wonder - I believe the tuna and the steak, which comes with two sides and a choice of brown or sushi rice. We tried different options and everything was delicious and fresh. There were also an assortment of toppings to add like fried onion, sesame, ginger, coconut etc. It being my first time there, I am wary of taking too long to sort out the menu or groupon, but the staff was super friendly and helpful. Food was prepared fresh in front of us in a matter of minutes. Would recommend and pop by for repeat business! read more

2.5-3 stars. I was really looking forward to trying out pokito because of chatime and me.nu collaborating. My cousin had the salmon burrito and I had the 420 bowl and you have a choice of white rice, brown rice or soba noodles. I chose brown rice which btw I think was undercooked. It was hard. The thing I liked about the bowl was it had a really nice flavouring to it and had a decent amount of tuna and salmon. The size of the bowl is a decent size but for the price I don't think it's something I'll buy often. My cousin thought the burrito was underwhelming which I agreed, it wasn't as flavourful as I thought it would be. Overall, it's quite pricey and there has been a lot of sushi burritos/ poke shops opening up lately. But unfortunately it's not the one for me. read more

I went there today for the first time. And the portion size was kinda small for $16. I probably won't go back there again.

My best friend and I always enjoy visiting Pokito. It is one of my favourite restaurants to go to when I am not craving soup. The employees are friendly and welcoming and the food is great as well. I enjoy having the choice to choose between fresh and classic wakame, which is an option that I do not see very often. We will be back more often once the weather gets warmer! read more

This is my first poke experience, and I gotta say, Pokito has made me a fan! I had the sss scallop poke bowl with pineapple slaw, crab salad, seaweed salad, all the crispy toppings, nori, tobiko, soba and greens. With so much going on, I really didn't know what to expect. The result was sensational! It really combined everything that I like eating and made it into a taste bud bonanza. My only comment would be that next time I'd like a bit less sauce. The sauce really pulled everything together with a bit of a kick. Hubs had the salmon and tuna burrito roll. That was a tad underwhelming for me though. The texture of the rice with 'squishy' nori and all the ingredients didn't pull together as well for me. I'd definitely try the combo in a bowl though next time to see if that works any better. The atmosphere is casual and cafeteria like. The staff are super helpful and friendly. It wasn't busy when we dropped by so they were able to spend a lot of time explaining the options to us. It looks like they also have a pineapple soft serve for $3.50! I'll have to try that next time. read more

I've never had a poke bowl before! I am now hooked! I loved their crab salad. It was great with the salmon and avocado. In a bit to be minutly healthy I asked for half the sushi rice (I hate salads). They graciously complied and I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. I was stuffed by the end of the meal! This place is worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

First time at a poke place, have to say the best thing about it is the service. The four stars are just plainly for that, the guys are awesome and super sweet! The food on the other hand...everything tastes good except for the fish and the guacamole. The guac tastes super processed like those packaged ones you buy in the supermarket. The fish isn't very fresh and has a weird texture. I got the signature 420 bowl (tuna & salmon) so I enjoyed the brown rice, crab salad, tamago and crunchy toppings. I'm not sure if I would return again yet! read more

Pokito - 420 bowl with brown rice, crab salad, tamago and guac - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered the 420 Bowl and added extra salmon and avocado, the total came out to near $20 and I felt so ripped off. There was literally a knob of avocado and I felt like there was no extra salmon. Quality and taste are decent, however not likely to come back as there are better poke options in the city. read more

Came here last night for Poké week and after much anticipation, I wasn't completely wowed. Our bowl was customized and what was different about it from the other places we've gone to, was that they added flavour with this seasoning which did give it some heat. I did like the heat, however, it was later on overpowering. I personally like heat and although I can take a lot of it, I would prefer to not lose any of the other flavours. I basically couldn't tell how fresh the fish really was with the seasoning. Was still enjoyable but mostly in the beginning before the heat just kind of killed it. I would go back to try it but I would definitely tell them to ease up on the spice. Less is more. 3/5. What I must say though is that the service was very welcoming and attentive. That alone would make me want to go back and try out more of their bowls and possibly even their burritos. read more

Food: 9/10 -- Value: 6/10 -- Service: 9/10 -- Ambiance/Décor: 7/10 Would I come again? Yes, to try the burrito. The good stuff: ------------ - Great taste; so many flavours in one bowl - Variety of ingredients and toppings - Staff are suuuuuuuuper friendly and enthusiastic Room for improvement: ------------ - Ordering process isn't perfect. They try to present it as very simple, but it's actually a little unclear if you can add freebie toppings to the set bowls. The first time, they asked. The second time, they added all but one without asking. - Price. I found $15 for the bowl too pricey. It wasn't very filling and was a bit on the small side. Pokito was opened in part by Chatime, so the overpriced menu makes sense. - Way too little sashimi. It's pretty much one spoonful and makes the price even less justifiable. - Inventory management. The first time I went, they had no more salmon at 6:00pm, four hours before closing. The second time I went, at 9:00pm, they ran out of white rice and couldn't make sushi burritos. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It was fun to try but I don't think I'll be coming back. I had a spicy sushi burrito that had a lot going on. I love sushi and Japanese food in general but the pre-made suggested combinations seemed a little too westernized for my taste. I know a lot of people love this place and again, it's fun. I get that. I wouldn't go back on a frequent basis though. It's kind of like funnel cake. You can only justify having it once a year. The kitchen is open so you can see what's going on and the rushed factory approach isn't producing the kind of flavours that I truly feel are possible. This place has great potential but in my personal opinion, it's not there yet. Their drink selection was pretty straight forward. Very Costco-ish/convenience store. There wasn't much thought put into their selection. Aside from the food, the service was excellent. read more

One of the best Poke bowls I have had in Toronto. I have had a few in New York, and this one is one of my favourites. Love the fact you can put more toppings on after they make it, the spicy topping makes it taste oh so much better. Will be coming back!!! read more

Average poke bowl with a smaller than average size and a larger than average price tag. There are better options in this neighbourhood.

I've tried a number of poke places around this city and this one is by far the best I have ever had. From the food to the friendly workers who are always having fun to the delicious iced tea they let us sample for free. TRY THIS PLACE. I can't recommend it enough. I've gone back a few times and tried all different types. 420 Bowl is my favorite. You won't regret it. read more

Pokito - 420 Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Out of the few in the downtown area, Pokito delivers the best all-around experience. Great spot out on Queen west, the store is bright, minimalistic, and plays good jams. Compared to their competitors, they offer ample seating and better decor. Two entree options here - sushi burrito or a poke bowl. I saw the sushi burritos that the people in front of me had ordered, and could see the staff struggle to roll them up properly and hold them all together. Since I have a strong dislike for soggy nori, I suggest sticking with the traditional bowl, which you can fully customize, or pick from their pre-selected options. Pokito is unfortunately one of the more expensive poke options, but in my opinion, worth the few extra bucks. read more

This place was my first Poke bowl experience and I really enjoyed it. I made my own poke bowl: Soba Noodles Tuna and Salmon Edamame and Jicama Spicy Gochu Mayo plus freebies I can't believe how fresh and delicious it was. I will definitely go back. One downside is that, it's very small inside, so you need to go off hours to get a seat. read more

This poke bowl/sushi burrito place is just okay. Nothing really sets them apart from other poke places. Food is great here but I found it to be a bit more pricier than other places. I had the creamy spicy salmon and it was delicious with the crispy onion they added on there. I like how they had a little additional condiments that you could add to your food. I was abit disappointed at how little salmon was in the actual burrito though. If I'm ever craving a poke bowl, probably wouldn't come here again since there are other places elsewhere that offer more bang for the buck. read more

Love this spot! Staff are really friendly! Poke bowls are awesome! They are on Ritual so super convenient during lunch at work!

If you're looking for a very healthy meal and enjoy raw seafood, this is the place to be. For about $15, you can get a delicious coconut shrimp bowl with some seaweed, roe, and crab meat (not sure if it was imitation) all on top of your choice of brown rice, sushi rice, or soba noodles. The shrimp bowl I ordered had a very distinct flavour that I wanted to keep eating. It was very satisfying with a feeling of self pride for eating healthy (which I never do). For my first Hawaiian food experience, I was impressed and will try again if given the chance. Give this place a try if you're in the area. read more

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Very nice staff! Good flavours, nice combinations, fresh, fish is decent... quick lunch spot, very cute inside. A little pricey but I would return. Thanks for a good lunch! read more

We stumbled into Pokito during a ramble down Queen St West. The food was beautifully presented and the flavors were fresh and multi-layered. The staff were great and walked us through the menu. I would definitely recommend this for a filling meal of clean food! read more

I am now a poke convert. Since I've always loved sushi, and always appreciate trying out the cuisines of different cultures, it was only natural that I stop by Pokito for a poke bowl. Ingredients are very fresh and I suggest going at lunch when they are at the freshest. I happen to go in the middle of the week so there was plenty of seating, but I could see this place getting busy on weekends. While I was eating I noticed some stuff take photos for their Instagram or so forth, and I found that a bit funny. However, they are new business and I can't wait for them to soar. Very tasty, give it a try even if you're not the sushi type. You'll be pleasantly surprised! I also have to give them props for introducing Toronto to Hawaiian culture, rather than do an asian fusion replay a.k.a. sushi burrito type of thing, that is slightly silly and overworked. read more

Pokito - Salmon poke! - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great spot for poke bowls. Tried the 420 and it was great. They have daily specials that are a great deal too. Use the Yelp check in for 42% off your first 420 bowl. read more

If you're a fan of poke bowls this is the spot for you. I've been to multiple poke bowl vendors around Toronto and nothing comes close this. Fresh ingredients, generous portions and amazing flavours make this a real healthy meal anytime. Not to mention excellent service from the employees there. You can see the true passion for food once you step in. Highly highly recommend this place! read more

I had the sushi burger when I visited the shop and it was not bad! The wait was a little long but was understandable since they had to fry the rice. Unfortunately the rice was only pan fried one one side so the burger started breaking apart halfway through. Lots of flavour however the bulgogi had a lot of seasoning but not too much where it's overbearing. read more

This is one of the best places for poké in toronto! Super inviting space, and lots of food options at a pretty good place. The staff is also very nice and inviting. The food is really good and I would highly recommend if your looking for some good poké read more

Stingy with the protein, expensive for what you get and fairly unproffesional staff working that don't seem to know what they're doing. Go to Cali love instead. read more

Pokito - Hawaiian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario