I tried Red Poke while visiting New York this week, and honestly it was a pretty solid spot. Nothing super fancy or life changing, but exactly the kind of reliable place you want when you need a quick meal in the city. The prices were actually pretty fair for NYC, especially compared to a lot of poke places that charge crazy amounts for tiny portions. The bowls felt filling, customizable, and overall worth it. The fish tasted semi fresh, not the freshest poke I've ever had, but definitely good enough to satisfy the craving without feeling sketchy. What I liked most was that it felt dependable. Quick service, good portion sizes, and enough topping/sauce options to make the bowl enjoyable without overcomplicating things! read more

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received an incredibly fresh bowl from here a few weeks ago! Ordered raw ahi tuna + sauteed shrimp with: rice and greens, edamame, pickled red cabbage + triple blend seaweed + scallion + kimchi + crispy shallots. perfection. highly recommend (my favorite poke in the city so far). read more

Red Poke - raw ahi tuna + sautéed shrimp bowl - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Thought I'd reviewed Red Poke more recently though looks like my last one was waaaay long ago! Have ordered takeout many times since then, they're still a go-to for a fast, healthy meal--protein, veggies, they got you covered. The YSL bowl and Creamy Wasabi are two of my favorites, and I really like their shrimp and grilled tofu options, and the japchae clear noodles that you can choose as a base. However as of late their poke bowls feel a little haphazard in quality--the menu is pretty consistent over the years but the past couple times I've ordered the ingredients look kinda thrown together and with a bit less protein and toppings than they used to give. The quality of the salmon and tuna pieces feels a little different than what they used to use to be too. Or maybe they need to look into how they manage the prep bc while the food still tastes fresh, the pieces of fish look less evenly diced, and something just feels different. Inflation and tariffs are real and costs of everything are going up, so on one hand this isn't surprising though on the other hand I'm def missing the days when this wasn't the case. I'm glad they're around and plan to continue ordering from them, though hope to see some improvements. read more

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My partner and I stopped by for a quick bite before catching a Broadway show. When you first walk in, the ordering process isn't the most intuitive/noticeable, but the staff members will quickly & nicely point out that you mark whatever you want to order on a dry-erase card. The food came out quickly and was tasty as well. We ordered a salmon dish + a beef dish, and I'd say the salmon one was a bit tastier. It was pretty packed from the start to end of our time there, but there are plenty of seats available - you just might have to share a table with a stranger! read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Food was very fresh and a great lunch spot. Wish tofu had more flavor but so far this is the best casual Asian lunch spot for work I've tried so far. read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Okay - first time eating poke here - and it wasn't bad. I liked the choices that were offered (okay there's not a lot but they had tuna) and I liked that the ingredients did taste really fresh. I forgot to ask for wasabi but still good. My particular bowl was pretty saucy so don't know what happened there but not complaining. Is NYC even known for their sushi? How is it known for omakase but not poke... guess you gotta go to the other coast for that. read more

Red poke always hits! It feels healthy and is absolutely delicious. I appreciate how you can pick 2 base--I like to do brown rice + greens. The ingredients all feel fresh and they are flavored perfectly. What a delicious bowl read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

This is a cool place like a Chipotle for Korean or poke. The sauces and meat options were good where I had the pork and beef. I do like how you order on the menus and then hand them to the workers but most markers were not working so it was hard to find one that was able to write. You do get as many toppings as you want but I guess there could have been in terms of quantity. Overall, good casual place to get food. read more

Very generous poke servings for a great value! I ordered the medium bowl online and pickup was easy and prompt. And I was able to find some wasting and eat inside. I was delightfully surprised by the sheer size of the bowl and there was plenty of fish and topping by a as well, even for the medium. The tuna and salmon were fresh. The toppings added a nice lightness and I enjoyed the yuzu ponzu and wasabi ginger aioli on the side. Overall, would highly recommend this place and will definitely be back the next time I'm craving some poke! read more

Red Poke - Medium bowl with salmon and tuna - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Probably the best poke I've ever had. Maybe I just got lucky, but the quality of the.Hamachi was great. Who knew a little lemon zest in your poke could make your day! Highly recommended. read more

Red Poke - Hamachi and brown rice with a bunch of random stuff! - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Visited the other day for a quick lunch nearby! This place is super quick and casual, and most visitors are office workers in the area stopping by for something fast, healthy, and convenient. Service is really fast and friendly too - I ordered a medium bowl with customized toppings and proteins, and the price for quality is very reasonable, especially in this economy! Ate every single bite of my bowl. This place is a Korean take on poke, so you'll see ingredients like bulgogi beef and japchae! Really yummy and healthy spot - no complaints! read more

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Loved this place! So easy to order with their menu system - you just check off what you want into the bowl - it's so clear and there's even pictures to help if you need it. They were very quick with the service - I took it to go but the restaurant was nice. The food was delicious - I got some tuna and beef and a bunch of veggies loaded up in my bowl! read more

Red Poke - Poke bowl with tuna and beef - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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Based on the great reviews, I decided to get a poke bowl from Red Poke. Was expecting some great food, but the creamy wasabi bowl was a pretty big disappointment! Barely any sauce which made the bowl bland and not so great. Not a big fan of Red Poké and won't be getting food from here again. read more

Healthy and fresh ingredients, variety of choices, fast preparation, and clean store. Highly recommend for anyone craving for healthy and tasty eats. Service is very friendly and quick. Ambiance is casual and chill. read more

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A good stop for a quick, tasty meal without breaking the bank. Service has never taken more than about 10 minutes for me, a huge upside when you're hungry and looking for a full bowl of meat and rice. The ambiance is nice and modern- you use a erasable board to place your order, and there are a lot of options. There's also a water cooler inside that's usually infused with something nice. Taste isn't outstanding, but delicious and fresh. Their poke bowls pack in fresh fish and a variety of veggies, so each bite is full of flavor. If you're not into raw fish, they also serve Korean meat options like galbi, although I prefer the poke. Will definitely come back to try more combinations. read more

Red Poke - (Winter Special) Apple Wood Smoked Beef Galbi - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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Late night dinner run after flights all day. What a absolute joy to find something fresh, light and satisfying. Didn't even think I'd review this place until I started digging into the food. Food: 6/5. Fresh fish options AND Korean protein in a combined bowl... serious 1+1=3 situation. Spicy pork w/ tuna and salmon - perfect combo for me. Lots of toppings -- I think I marked them all. The bun was ok+. Soup was ok (dude gave me wrong one but it was still warm and hit the spot). Service: 5/5. Friendly greeting upon entering. Mind you this is almost closing time and the guy's probably exhausted but greeting was cheery. Food ordering via dry-wipe was simple and effective. Ambiance: 4/5. Sufficient, in a fine-for-a-quick-pick-up-joint kind of way. Not much to appreciate at 9PM. Probably nice during day. Lots on windows to outside hustle and bustle. tldr: must go. something fresh and tasty... not deep fried, not processed in the middle of Manhattan. read more

Red Poke - Lots of options to customize your poke bowl just the way you like it! - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

This is Korean fusion poke bowl restaurant. It's a fast casual place so you choose off the menu displayed above the register and can customize the bowl to your liking. I found this place to be good quality. They give you a lot of choices and with it's Korean theme, you'll see things that are not typical at a poke bowl place - bulgogi beef, kimchi, ssamjang sauce, gochujang sauce, and more. The fish they served here was super fresh and the bowls are above average in size. If you don't want to customize your own bowl, they have recommended bowls too ready for quick takeout. read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Was previously unhappy with an experience here on a bowl mixup. But I always liked the food, and after a few weeks I went back. I've probably had dozens of bowls since then. Consistently fresh ingredients, you can customize however you want, for the neighborhood it's good value for the price. Recently, I had another bowl mixup (this is still a low percentage of the time, they've been spot on across dozens of orders.) They were very friendly and professional in remediating. I'm having a bowl right now and it is delicious as always. I will continue to be a loyal customer. read more

This was a nice stop for a bite before seeing Hells Kitchen off of 43rd. The options were loaded for any palate and ordering was simple! We used a dry erase board immediately upon coming in which made ordering easy. I had a bowl with loads of veggies and shrimp and tofu as my protein which filled me up perfectly. The vibe is quick-eats style so it's a casual in and out. Seemed like a lot of locals enjoyed it also. read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Came here after a run, was super filling! The bowl is actually quite big. I got tuna and salmon and it felt super healthy with all the veggies. Great fast casual spot for poke! read more

I tried to find this place for lunch but navigating NYC without a phone and just my memory was a fail. I came back for dinner and was pleasantly surprised with the grilled protein, hot bowl options. I quickly decided on the "Seoul" beef bulgogi and hot glass noodles and the food was ready shortly after I ordered, paid and sat down. Price was $17 for a large bowl, which is a little expensive, but the quality and taste is excellent. I definitely want to come back and try other options! read more

Red Poke - Beef bulgogi bowl with glass noodles. - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Red poke has been my go to lunch spot for over a year. It's quick and casual, and they have a plenty of dining space although I normally do pick up. The fish and toppings are always fresh, and I love that the bowls here are healthy and filling unlike some of the salad places out there. I especially like how masago is a free topping! read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I haven't had poke in such a long time and so, I was excited to try some here. I like the way the line works as you mark off a piece of whiteboard paper menu on the ingredients you want and they build it for you immediately afterwards. The poke was also reasonably priced especially for the amount they give you and the fact that it's in New York. I ordered a Salmon & Tuna bowl with every possible ingredient ever and it was delicious. I've never had glass noodles in poke before but I think this was such a great move as the noodles soaked up all the delicious ponzu sauce. I did wish they gave more salmon and tuna as I felt like the bowl was mainly the other toppings rather than the fish. Overall, not a bad place to eat at especially for some pre-theater dinner when most restaurants in the area are touristy and not so great. read more

Red Poke - Salmon and Tuna Bowl - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I was looking for a place to grab a bite to eat after a busy day of meetings with clients and prospects. This was one of the few places that was open with food that would not weigh me down. The interior was basic, nothing fancy. The food was good and hit the spot. read more

After a long day of travel we were looking for a quick meal and stopped into this place right before it closed. Employees were super friendly even though we were coming in late and I loved the easy fill-it-out-yourself menus. I ordered a bowl with japchae/greens base, shrimp/salmon protein and lots of toppings. It was a quick, easy yet healthy meal to grab and go and was very tasty. read more

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Love Red Poke! It's a favorite for a quick refreshing bite. It's nice to be able to sit and enjoy within the restaurant or take out. Will be back read more

Red Poke - Build your own Create Your Large Bowl (32 oz Bowl) - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I tried this first location of Red Poke and it was just as fantastic as the second location. Great food, generous portions, and the staff were super friendly. It's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a meal! Can't wait to return and try different bowls. read more

Came in on a cold day craving poke but needed something warm too, so I did half ahi tuna and half spicy jeyuk pork and basically made my own surf and turf. Best decision. The pork was perfectly cooked and seasoned--salty, a little sweet, not overly spicy, just really flavorful. I finished all of it immediately. The kimchi aioli (spicy mayo) was sooo good and paired perfectly. The space was super clean, the staff was really nice, and everything felt well thought out. If you're ordering, definitely get the pork. It's not too spicy, just really well seasoned. Low-key want to gatekeep this spot. read more

Really good value for money. Food was delicious too - Young Sook Lee Bowl 4/5: good serving of raw tuna and salmon on a bed of salad. Dressing was sriacha sauce which a bit one dimensional i only wish I could have gotten another dressing - Doenjang Miso Soup 4/5: came out hot and tasty If eating in, there is lemon water on tap read more

Great little take out place in Hells Kitchen. I have been meaning to try this place for over a year, and I finally did it. Happy I did! Menu was pretty affordable. Staff was nice. Service for takeout was pretty quick (under 5 min to process order probably - maybe because it was later on a Wednesday night?). Ordered the large bowl with 3 proteins (salmon, shrimp, spicy pork). There are hot and cold proteins available. Can choose from a variety of bases and toppings. Can put kimchi or egg on top for an extra dollar Also ordered the pork and kimchi dumplings. Pork dumplings were great. Kimchi dumplings were not my thing (my girlfriend loved them tho - too sweet for me). Will be back! read more

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I was craving pokebowl yesterday & came here to eat spontaneously. I came on a busy lunch time so it was a bit chaotic. I liked their ordering system - you fill out this menu w/ an erasable marker & give it to the cashier + then pay. Then, wait for your food. My pokebowl came out so fast which was amazing! I should have ordered the signature pokebowls because I created my own medium bowl (w/ 2 proteins) and it did not taste good at all. I was quite disappointed with myself. I ordered half salad + half rice (brown/black rice), w/ raw salmon & ahi tuna, and all the mix ins, w/ yuja ponzu. My pokebowl came out so beautiful and colorful, but once I took a bite I knew I messed up. My pokebowl was very salty (probably from the yuja ponzu - the staff poured a lot on my bowl) + the rice was still hot so my raw salmon + ahi tuna became cooked. Tried the canned yuzu seltzer & it was interesting. It was citrusy & earthy. P.S - Tons of seating in this place & this place has a lot of healthy options read more

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I came here last night for dinner and I have to say that this was probably the worst poke bowl that I have had in NYC. I'll give credit to the staff who were fast with handing us our order and the concept of jotting down what you would like to order on an erasable board. The salmon I got was clearly not that fresh and had an interesting chewy texture to it. Seemed almost as if the salmon was ripping apart. The other ingredients were fine, but they added so much green onion to the bowl that I couldn't really taste anything else. The ambiance was alright with a good amount of seating and free water. But overall, not sure if I would be back again. Food: 2/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Pleasantly surprised by this poke joint! I have this bad connotation that anything uptown is overpriced and leaves me to be dubious in its quality. But Red Poke got me second guessing. They have these dry erase boards for you to order on. I LOVE this feature, because it defeats the whole pressure of picking what you want on the spot, as you're forced to keep moving forward. I did a Create Your Own Medium Bowl ($12.85), with Mixed Greens and Sushi Rice. They only had Red Tuna and Salmon for their raw fish options, but due to the Korean influence, they offer other protein options like Bulgogi and Spicy Pork. I got their Red Tuna and Salmon, and they give fatty fresh chunks here! Their Red Onion, Seaweed, and Crunchy Garlic all make for an excellent blend. Their sauces all honestly sounded so enticing, but I ended up going with the Kimchi Aioli and I just trust anything aioli is amazing now. There was a slight spice to it, but nothing crazy. The Medium size was enough for me to be full. Food came quickly, and staff seemed friendly and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! read more

Red Poke - Create Your Own Medium Bowl ($12.85) - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Pass by before going to work, the service super fast and friendly!!! Was my first time ordering a poke bowl and the server was patient explaining to me and didn't make me feel like rushed! Love it, fresh and delicious!!! They have some great sodas too. The ambience is nice, being there a couple times now! You can eat there or grab it to go. read more

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Order with an erasable menu, grab your drink from the fridge, wait, eat and go! Really convenient place to have a quick meal in case if you miss your bus at the PABT. read more

Red Poke is basically all you can ask for from a poke spot. It offers a fusion of classic Hawaiian poke with Korean and Japanese flavors, so if you're in the mood for a classic poke, they've got you covered, and if you're looking for something more unique, they've got that too. And all of their ingredients are delicious. You can build your own poke bowl for around $13 (which is what I did) and there is a lot of customization that you can do. To make things easy, you can order by marking down on an erasable menu with the markers they provide and just hand that to them to create your bowl. I got my bowl with a cold japchae noodle base, raw ahi tuna, grilled bulgogi beef, seaweed, a bunch of other veggies/crunch added in, and sesame aioli sauce. The japchae noodles were really tasty and went well with the creamy sesame aioli sauce, the ahi tuna tasted fresh, and there was lots of yummy bulgogi beef. The staff are friendly and the service speed is quick. The interior is clean with some typical poke place decor and some complementary water while you await your order. There are a few seats inside the place, but it is mainly a take-away place. If you are in the area and interested in getting some poke, I would highly recommend Red Poke. read more

Red Poke - Build your own bowl - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Fresh, high quality poke that is truly packed with flavor. We ordered in - and can confidently say that this poke stands out for its fresher ingredients. We each built our own bowl, choosing fresh ahi tuna and grilled shrimp. Toppings of fresh seaweed salad as well as cabbage gave extra flavor to the dishes. The two dressings we tried were also delicious. Highly recommend to order in. read more

So it was 3:45pm and I realized I didn't eat anything. So I was looking for a fast casual place and saw Red Poke. They are a different kind of poke place as they offer a lot of Korean cooked options for protein In your bowl. I still went for the traditional raw salmon and tuna. And they give you this cute reusable menu with dry erase markers to order. The bowl tasted very fresh, the staff was courteous, the place was clean and the price was right (13.99). Thanks for solving my craving read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Great and good price for poke in the city! I ordered a make your own medium bowl and thought it was quite good for the price! The ratio of rice to toppings was a little heavy on rice but still great deal. They have a lot of toppings options and I was able to pick quite a few for the bowl. The kimchi was definitely a highlight and the grilled salmon was great but a little dry. The service was also very fast and friendly staff! They also made sure to label everything since this was part of a group order. read more

Red Poke - Make Create Your Medium Bowl - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Wanted to give this place a try being that a co worker of mine rants about it all the time. Walking in, first impression Super Clean. Not too friendly tho. No "hello". No "welcome". Was handed a menu to write my desired contents for my bowl. Had the quinoa (which was very sticky and bunched together) with chicken and shrimp. All the condiments were appetizing. Just not that satisfied with the whole experience and totally not worth the $15 and change it cost. Not horrible but not at all what my co worker gives it credit for. He obviously doesn't get out much!! Lol read more

Red Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York