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4.2 (474 reviews)
ModeratePoke, Sushi Bars
Updated 2 months ago

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I've been coming to Poke Mole for a while now, and it has always stood out to me because of its unique topping selection--especially the watermelon radish, which is one of the main reasons I continue coming back. The staff has always been friendly, and I was greeted warmly when I walked in today. Unfortunately, my recent visits have left me disappointed. Over time, I've noticed the portions getting noticeably smaller while the prices have continued to increase. I understand that food costs have gone up and that businesses sometimes need to adjust their pricing, but customers should still feel like they're receiving fair value for what they're paying. I ordered the small bowl with sushi rice, which comes with three protein selections. Each scoop contained only about three to four small cubes of fish. For my toppings, I chose watermelon radish, cilantro, jalapeños, cucumbers, and red onion. I was also offered seaweed salad, but the amount added was literally just a tiny pinch--the smallest serving of seaweed salad I've ever received, not just at a poke restaurant, but at any restaurant. This also isn't an isolated experience; it's something I've noticed on multiple visits. After paying about $23, my bowl was only around two-thirds full. At that price point, it's difficult to justify making the drive when I can visit other poke restaurants that provide the same size bowl with noticeably more protein, more generous toppings, and ample sauce without making customers feel like every ingredient is being rationed. The flavor itself was also underwhelming. The bowl could really benefit from a more generous amount of sauce, as the fish tasted fairly bland. A well-balanced poke bowl should be flavorful throughout, and the sauces are an important part of that experience. My intention isn't to criticize for the sake of criticizing. I genuinely enjoy Poke Mole and would love to continue supporting the business because I appreciate the unique ingredients they offer. However, I hope the owners take customer feedback into consideration regarding portion sizes. Most people understand that ingredient costs fluctuate and that prices sometimes need to increase, but there has to be a balance. When customers are paying premium prices while receiving noticeably smaller portions, it leaves them feeling like they aren't getting the value they paid for. I hope Poke Mole can return to the generous portions and overall value that originally made it one of my favorite poke spots.

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This poke bowl was so good. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. 10/10. Everything was on point -- super fresh fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and the toppings were stacked. The crunch added the perfect texture, and the sauce tied it all together without overpowering anything. Every bite hit.

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Huong L.

It's the best place in Korean town with fresh vegetables & tuna My favorite is spicy tuna & albacore

OMG!!! This is so delicious!!! J Wanyi did it my way taking the time to answer all the questions! I LOVE THIS PLACE!
Marisa A.

The poke was delicious, Wenyi took the time to prepare my bowl and answered all my questions, I'll come back here again'

Build your own regular poke bowl

A bit pricey but what isn't these days. Really worth the price and service is really great.

Customer service AND the food are great. My friends and I have a good time when we go here. It's a very quiet and calm place to eat at.

03/2024
Ajae R.

Was in the area for a coffee and saw they had rolls, so I had to try it. I ordered the spicy tuna roll. Every roll comes with one of their sauces, and I chose spicy mayo. Great combo. There was a decent amount of seats. Very casual environment. Good service and didn't have to wait long for my food to be ready.

I love this Poke place. This is my togo spot every time crave for a Poke.
Chenny T.

Best Poke place ever out of the places I tried! This is my togo spot every time I crave for Poke. And they have parking too. I love the location. I wont go anywhere else. Pretty big bowl, ingredients are so fresh, the price is good. What else can you ask!

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My go to lunch spot while at work so sad you all closed!!

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Great service and nice portions for the price. The inside is always nice and clean. They are helpful when questions are asked

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I just discovered this place recently - loved their food but I am sad to see that it is closed now

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6 months ago

Really wonderful service and a great, fresh selection of fish. One of the better poké places I've been to.

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4 months ago

Huge portions and great staff. I liked how clean everything was. I also liked they took the time to answer our questions

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9 months ago

Amazing sauce and people are always nice. Friends always get the large because it's sooo good.

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9 months ago

Love this poke place! The bowls are filling and they have a lot of options for mix-in's. It's a reliable poke spot.

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6 months ago

Hella good so good customer service and fresh so delisicous omg I'm gonna come back like once a week

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