Walking by, I see this entire wall of claw machine arcade games and it smelled amazing so naturally, I go in! They were about to close, so I didn't get to get anything to eat BUT I can't wait to go back and eat there. ALL my friends love it and eat there A LOT. Oh, and the claw machines? With licensed characters, like Pokémon and Bluey, hello kitty... nice stuffed animals. So you think it would be impossible to win... YALL. I. WON. 5. TIMES! My day was not the best before I stumbled into this place, lookin for a win. And win I did! While I was playing, I introduced myself to the person working inside, Gia, who was so so incredibly welcoming and just seems like a genuinely kind and caring person -- she was so happy for me that I won so many! Hot tip: you can use your credit card at the machine so you don't even have to have a spare change. And If you're even remotely good at claw machine/crane prize games you are a high likelihood of winning something here. They're not all stuck down there or rigged at all. And that's the way it SHOULD be! Highly recommend! Go to try it out! read more

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Ordered through LUNCHDROP at work. I had the marinated tuna with shrimp and added avocado to my bowl. The tuna was really tough and I ended up throwing most of it away because of the texture. (It took me several minutes of aggressive chewing to get through each bite). The shrimp was ok. I ordered it spicy and it was a little too spicy for my liking (and I love spice). When I am panting like a dog, it's a problem lol. I wish more sauce was added as well (at least include a soy sauce). I didn't receive any silverware with my meal as well. Thankfully I had a spare set of utensils in office. read more

Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

Although this place may not offer as many protein and topping options as some of the more well-known chains like Pokeworks, if you're a big salmon or tuna lover, then you'll enjoy this place! Sometimes it can be good to not have a plethora of options or else it can be overwhelming to create your bowl like it does for me haha. The seafood tasted fresh and our server even provided some generous scoops for us too. This was the perfect place for a late dinner 1:1 with my friend since we had the whole place to ourselves for most of our catch-up session! :) read more

A big reason I can't give it more is the minute I walked in there was sewer smell. Or bathroom smell. What a turn off! But funny thing is that I got used to it as I ate and sat in there for awhile. But in the beginning the stench was so strong. And for a fresh poke place it's a real turn off. But I had to meet a college student there for lunch and she swore from her friend it's good. I kept asking are you sure and is the fish fresh because that would be so bad if it wasn't. I only trust Poke House because the fish is fresh and I never had issues there. I was legit scared to eat here when I walked in and the stench was so strong. But I stuck it out. There are 2 sizes tot eh bowls. Regular or large and there is a size difference but when she starts making them there isn't anymore. I should have gotten the regular because it's just as much and $3 cheaper at $13.50. You pay for an extra protein that's all:/ My friend got the regular and I got the large so I can get salmon, tuna, mixed tuna and spicy tuna. Then you add veggies which is only cabbage onion and and one other veggie and you can put salad and rice or full rice. I chose full rice. Glad the rice was warm but it was odd because it was American rice so it was a bit odd The thing I don't really love at this place is that the toppings aren't all free. Only ginger pepper corn and seaweed shreds is free. Everything else is additional money like couple bucks. St poke house it's not like that. Only avocado but all else is free. I added some crunchies as toppers and chose their mild house dressing And then we dug in. It was ok. Not bad BUT couple of pieces of mixed tuna was very fishy. I worried it went bad but swallowed it. My pet peeve in poke is bad unfresh fish. Not sure if those couple pieces were ok. It tasted funky ugh another turn off. But the rest is ok and I ate it tentatively. The place I know has been there. I see it all the time driving into campus. I am glad I tried it so now I know what it's about. The price point seemed high but then again it's on campus. But I wish I can rate it higher but those things mentioned above were real pet peeves of mine. read more

Poké Bowl - Toppings - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Haven't had a poke bowl since moving to TX and felt like wanting something refreshing after a hike so I yelped n poke bowl and this came up! Was pleasantly surprised! It's a small location in a small parking lot. Lots of options to build your own bowl and it wasn't busy at all when I came. They had options that I'm not used to seeing like spicy scallop and squid. Lots of different sauces and toppings all for under $15 even for a large. Will probably be back soon! read more

Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to Poké Bowl twice now, and was hoping the second time would make a better impression. Unfortunately, it only solidified its mediocrity. I came in during lunch, and somehow, they had already run out of key ingredients-- including white rice. The flavors were nothing exceptional. You'll be better off having poke elsewhere where the flavors are more rich and the parking is plentiful. read more

Popped into this location to grab lunch on my way out of town only to get a mouthful in and realize the fish is full on rotten! And warm. I'm typically a total poke lover. They JUST opened. No excuse for this. I went back in and respectfully+politely explained what happened and requested a refund for the bowl. Just to be told by the owner over the phone that he refuses a refund. I will be contacting the health department as well due to an almost 6 month delinquent food serving permit (noted I waited for the employee to contact the owner) and the location not looking or smelling clean. Holy moly this was the most disgusting experience and an establishment fully lacking customer care and satisfaction. They wanted to offer mochi instead Update: I have left this review on Google as well, filed with the health department, and additionally filed a complaint with the BBB. read more

Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Honestly, not sure how this place is still in operation. The fish is smelly and not fresh whatsoever, and it looks very gross inside. It will likely give you food poisoning. read more

Kinda overpriced for the quality of rice and yellowtail. The salmon and tuna were better. Service was good and there's plenty of toppings. I was super turned off when I ordered a bowl after they just opened and the rice was hard...it wasn't warm either or tasted fresh. This was SHORTLY after they opened at 11am, so it must have been left overnight? Just because poke bowls are drenched in sauces and spicy Mayo does not mean they should skimp on good rice. Well I ate it anyway. But angrily. read more

Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came in, no one was at the counter, first red flag. After that we ordered 2 bowls, they had a limited selection of toppings. Took food home Togo. When we got home we tried the bowls. The rice was stale and felt like it was a week old. The fish had an off taste and smell. Don't go. Horrible food. Might get food poisoning. read more

I was a regular here before they closed down for a while. Had to go to other poke places but they didn't measure up. Was happy to be able to come back after their reopening. Welcome back Poke Bowl! read more

Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the more descent poke spots by campus! The food is a little more pricey compared to other spots and some of the protein doesn't seem the absolute freshest (at least when I went) but it wasn't horrible! I ended up getting a large bowl with two salmon, spicy ahi tuna, and spicy scallop. I was able to finish it all at the restaurant (even though I got most of the toppings) so I didn't think the portions were that big. Probably wouldn't come back since there are better options if you're willing to travel farther from campus. read more

My favorite poke in Austin! The portions are generous and their prices easily beat most other places. The staff are super nice. They offer a student discount too. read more

Poké Bowl - Regular bowl (3 proteins) for $13.50 - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service and food!! Definitely would come back. The man behind the counter gave great portions and smiled the entire time. read more

Every time I come here the food is always delicious and the employees are so kind. It's so easy and quick to order. Not to mention there's always a nice vibe between the music and just overall feel of the place. There's also a student discount. It's become a comfort food and I would highly recommend it. read more

Perfection! Great, friendly staff and delectable poke. Quaint dining area - will be back! read more

Poké Bowl - a man in front of a surfboard - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

I loved the crab mayo and the different types of fish I got, though I wouldn't eat inside here again. There were fruit flies everywhere to the point where I couldn't enjoy my food because they kept landing on the food and flying in my face. The portion is small for the price, and they don't have free water. read more

Poké Bowl - Build Your Own Regular Bowl - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was looking for a fast casual option for dinner on my way home from a long day of meetings and extra-curriculars. I've somehow managed to never go to the place before despite being born and raised here. I really didnt want to wait for my order so I needed somewhere fast casual. I walked in a few minutes before closing (annoying I know) but I didn't have any other options. I was greeted enthusiastically by Alvin who was thrilled to see me. I let him know I had never been to their restaurant before and Alvin walked me through the options cheerfully. We started building a bowl and Iwas thrilled to see how large the portions were and felt like it would last me at least two meals. Everything added to the bowl was fresh and delicious. Alvin even gave me an entire half of an avocado on top of my bowl. I was truly blown away by how fresh and delicious everything tasted and I was beating myself up for never having stopped her before. I will definitely be back and was very pleased with the service from Alvin. give this guy a raise! read more

One day when I was getting smoothies, I noticed this poke place next door. I wandered there to visit, decided to order a bowl. My first bowl was very fresh, healthy, yummy and quite affordable. I made a note to come back again. Next time I went, I disappointingly noticed it was closed! I am glad it now opens back up. Since they open, I have been back several times. The food is still as good as the first time I had it. Recently, I got to try some of their mochis. They are amazingly good! We tried the coconut, strawberry, chocolate, and black sesame. They are all great but I highly recommend the black sesame. Yes, I will be back! read more

Poké Bowl - Macaroon ice cream & mochi (flavor: red bean, earl grey, pistachio, salted caramel, mango, strawberry, chocolate, coconut, black sesame,etc) - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very gross sewage smell in this place. Bathroom is DISGUSTING. Food tasted "off" - Hope we don't get food poisoning. Nothing like flushing $45 (for two bowls) down the toilet. PS do not look in the light fixture of the men's restroom. read more

This place always comes in clutch! It's conveniently located with parking spots and is opened late. The "build your own bowl" is personalized and yummy. The portion size is sufficient with the protein based (salmon and spicy salmon) being both firm and fresh. There are plenty of various toppings with my favorites being fresh mangos, ginger, and furikake. read more

Poké Bowl - Build Your Own Regular Bowl - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ordered a poke bowl for lunch today. First thing I noticed was that they didn't have as much toppings/add on's compared to other poke places I've been too. I would say that my bowl was just ok, the white rice I opted in my poke bowl seemed either uncooked or was old as it had a a bit of a hard bite to it. The gentlemen taking my order was very friendly and quick. Seating is available inside and outside. read more

Alvin was super duper great, over the top helpful, friendly, kind. I could tell he loved his job. Food was great. First time poke bowl eater. 4 stars because plastic bowl. I like that the large bowls were cardboard though. read more

Always really tasty. I typically get a regular portion with a couple of tuna types and salmon. Great for takeout / work lunch. The mochi are also a really yummy! The owner is friendly and the service is good. The only downside is that the ambience isn't very fun and doesn't make me want to stay and eat there; I always take my food back to my desk or home. read more

Not terrible, but the bowl was 80% rice, with really thick pieces of cucumber. The fired onions weren't crispy (almost soggy) and they went very light on the ponzu sauce I ordered. Overall not bad, but I'd probably go elsewhere next time. read more

Great service, super welcoming and the food was really good. The portions were superb, and i just cant get over how nice the worker was. Would try again! read more

Updated review: I've been here so many times but never encountered any rude staff until today. The girl wearing a white Sweater was rude and getting mad because she misheard me about what sauce I wanted. Instead of changing (replace) out the sauce from spicy mayo to House spicy, she simply put the house spicy on top of the spicy mayo. And then mixed it in with spicy mayo and got mad when I tried to explain it to her. She was very unprofessional over a simple fix . Past review The staff were friendly and gave me a good portion size. I was full and I like how they filter their water. i will be back again soon. This place is really good. I love it read more

Just came back from Hawaii, so naturally I'm addicted to poke now. Actually it never occurred to me to look for it in my home town but I found this gem of a place near UT's campus. They have a customize-your-bowl approach where you can choose your own base, meat, and various toppings and sauces. I'd say overall the taste was OK but felt a little franchise-y. read more

Poké Bowl - My own concoctions of greens with salmon, ahi tuna and shrimp. - Poke Near Me - Austin, Texas

Poke Bowl is always my #1 choice for some good food! Great prices, easygoing atmosphere, and the workers are always so helpful- it definitely beats some of the pricier spots on the block! read more

The service was amazing. Food was tasty and would definitely recommend coming to this place again.

Employee was very nice, very generous portions. Food was delicious, lots of options for toppings. The restaurant was clean and nice.

soooooo good, service was very good. was my boyfriends first time trying fish EVER and he loved it. very chill vibe, very generous servings

My absolute FAVORITE place for poké! They give huge portions for the price you pay as compared to my experience at a competitor's just down the street. When I'm craving poké, I always think to come here even if it's out of the way because it's that good! Service is awesome, and I've never been disappointed with the food--obviously! They have a 10% student discount. My friends have tried the desserts (mochi ice cream or macaroon ice cream sandwiches) and say they're amazing, so that's next on my list. read more

It truly just wasn't good. I wish I could get my money back. They should not be open with a food poisoning review. Now I will be worried about food poisoning the rest of the day. read more

Really good, first time trying it and was very pleased. The poke was great, high quality ingredients. Service was good, very friendly guy behind the counter, and it was overall just a cool little spot. Will definitely be coming back regularly. read more

Do not eat here. I knew I shouldn't have right when I got to the counter and looked at the food. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry and had to eat. The fish is not fresh, it's hot inside, the portions are overpriced, and to top it off I now have food poisoning. Disgusting. Never again read more

Hands down this is my favorite Poke place in Austin! Not only are they so close to campus, they also give generous servings and offer a student discount. They have all the standard toppings that you'd expect from a Poke place, and I swear they always give you more than other joints. The quality has always been fresh, and I really have no complaints about this place. Ola Poke comes as a close second to Poke Bowl, but there portion sizes are a lot smaller and more expensive, and they are quite a drive from campus. read more

Must Try. I got the recommendation from one of the staff white rice w Salmon, Tuna, veggies & spicy secret sauce read more

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Good food. Generous portions. Friendly Service. Reasonable prices. Would recommend. Many different topings that they offer.

BEST Poke place for the price you pay! Poke Bowl is affordable, delicious, and filling! Even for those that don't like fish, I would highly recommend this restaurant. I have brought several of my friends here in the last year and they all enjoyed their experiences. The staff is always friendly. They also give student discounts! If you have your student ID, it is 10% off! They do a great job catering to the students nearby, as they are located right off the UT campus. I have tried multiple different combinations of fish and toppings to see what I liked best, but honestly, I have enjoyed each meal I've had here. Typically, if I get a large, it is two meals for me! read more