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Red Poke

4.3 (198 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Poke, Hawaiian
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Dogs allowed
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medium poke bowls
Sophia H.

The poke here is pretty good. The fish tasted fresh and for a medium at $15 you get a decent sized bowl. I wish they had more topping options though and half of them are additional. Overall good if you're craving a bowl, but I've definitely had better.

Eric H.

This will be my new go-to spot for fast casual food near Central Park. The portions are great, the food is fresh and delicious and the flavor combos are exciting. The bowl contains a good mixture of beef, shrimp and salmon (my selections) along with a wide variety of veggies and mix-ins as well as a good base of brown rice. The bowl was solid and a perfect meal for anyone looking for good healthy and hearty fast casual with a Korean twist. Service was fast and easy - you fill out a menu with a marker, hand it to the person and they make it for you. They also provide water there as well.

Sarah Y.

Delicious poke and cool ordering system with the menus you can draw on to sell your toppings! Pretty cheap as well, and there are so many toppings options. The bowl size is pretty big, but you can pack the rest to go home! The restaurant itself is quite clean and very bright!

Build Create Your Medium Bowl Looks are deceiving - tons of rice deep in the bowl
Lindsay S.

This place is alright - it's good in a pinch such as before going to a show, but I feel like the portions are crazy. I got a medium bowl with tuna and salmon and tons of toppings and it was like 5-6 cups of brown rice with 1 cup of fish and toppings. It's just way too much rice for the small amount of toppings. It feels like a waste of money because I'm not eating all that rice. Maybe they should offer half salad half rice. I got two buns. The beef one is great, but the pork one tastes like vomit. It not only ripped the bun in half bc it was soggy but the flavor was disgusting. I had one bite and spit it out. The workers are quick and friendly though. The space is huge inside and there is a lot of tables to sit out which makes it good to wait in before a show.

Red Poke Bowl
Caroline C.

This is a great spot for a quick and satisfying lunch. Unlike other poke places, Red Poke offers not only raw fish but also a variety of cooked protein options, making it a perfect choice for those who aren't fans of raw fish but still want to enjoy poke. They also have a wide selection of sides with no limit on how many you can choose. A medium bowl is $13.75, and a large is $16.50--I usually go for the medium, which is plenty for me. The shop also has some seating available if you prefer to dine in. Definitely a solid choice for poke lovers and newcomers alike!

Alice L.

Recently tried Red Poke in Midtown, New York as a quick lunch. This restaurant is located right in the middle of Midtown on a busy street so there's not many parking options. As soon as you enter the store you are greeted by a very nice ambience. The store is very clean, but there's not many seating options on the inside of the store. I visited this place right at lunchtime so there were quite a few people ahead of me, but the line moved pretty quickly. I loved this restaurant because you can choose between raw or cooked meat and they also have many different protein options like cooked salmon, cook shrimp, Chicken, but they also have raw fish for the sushi lovers. You put your order down on a piece of paper and you check different boxes and then you hand the paper over to the cashier which puts in your order. I love this place because they make the food right in front of you And all the ingredients look extremely fresh. My order took less than five minutes and I decided to order a bowl with white rice, salmon and tuna. For my topping I opted for cucumber, edamame, onion, scallions, Nori, and tempura flakes. When it came to the sauces I picked the spicy Sriracha and the wasabi aioli. The portion size was very reasonable when put in comparison with the price, which was less than $20. The bowl tasted absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh and the sauces made it even more tasty. I would definitely recommend this place to any local and to any person visiting New York.

Pretty Red Poke Bowl
Kathleen C.

Honestly my favorite poke spot, I've a tried a few others but I can't catch a flavor I like... other favorite is alllll the way in Colorado -_- The bowl that steals my heart is their signature red poke! This is the first time I went to this location in the theater district, the one I'm familiar with is nearer to the Port Authority. Wish they have more locations & ones to bring in NEW JERSEY (*hint hint corporate!!*) Space is clean & lots of seating! The service is quick & fast, my bowl was ready in like 3 minutes! But it's still early dinner time. Otherwise I highly recommend :)

Salmon Dreamin'
Dzvinka S.

Ordered a Salmon bowl for lunch and it was fantastic - the fish was super fresh, the staff were friendly when I picked it up, and it was plenty of food. One drawback is that relative to toppings there's an aggressive amount of rice. If there was a bit less rice and more of the toppings it would be a solid 5/5

Young Sook Lee (회덮밥) bowl
Sarah A.

Very much enjoyed my take-out Young Sook Lee (회덮밥) bowl, which was fresh and had a zing of spice. Appreciated that I was able to order online for pick-up at a specific time and that I could choose "environment friendly" with no bag, napkins, or utensils!

Create Your Large Bowl with salmon and tuna- super stingy toppings
Sydney H.

Disappointing experience overall. I went into the store to order, it was not crowded. It's a really confusing layout - I went up to the counter to order and they told me I had to go to the other side of the store and write my order on a menu with a marker. Doesn't really make sense as they have the same assembly line setup as any other poke place. When I brought my order back, the guy behind the counter completely ignored me (walked by multiple times) and then proceeded to serve another guy who was behind me in line. The bowl itself was subpar. The toppings were the stingiest I've ever seen. I paid an extra dollar for kimchi and got a thimble full, and the "tamago" is just a couple paper thin, fingernail-sized shreds. Really pathetic. The fish serving was about average though I will say.

Make your own bowl
Jocelyn L.

The best poke I've honestly ever had. The options are endless, the portions are generous. Even ordering is made simple and they work fast. I got salmon poke with the beef bulgogi over a bed of greens and rice. I loved the unlimited options of toppings and ended up trying most. The creamy kimchi dressing was surprisingly the perfect kick to the bowl but I still neededbthe ponzu sauce on the side. I ate the whole thing and didn't feel heavy or bloated. And the healthy serving of avocado was only $1!!! The bowl was only $17, very reasonable for the quality and overall quantity. I am so impressed with this place and will definitely be coming back.

Create Your Large Bowl (cold Japchae, raw salmon, raw tuna, (Summer Special) Yuja Yellow Tail, wasabi aioli
Brandon N.

It's just good Poke. Felt like writing a review for this despite it being corporate take out lunch because it's so rare that I find a good noodle base at a Poke takeout but Red Poke has a very diverse selection of not only protein but also carb base and sauce. I'd say for those reasons it's my favorite in the city. Also does not get lost in the sauce and maintains clean flavor.

Lauren S.

Red Poke in New York, NY. My love for @redpokenyc goes waaay back! It's a healthy Korean poke bowl that offers raw options and cooked marinated meat options. It always hits the spot! it's fast food, but it all taste, homemade, and the service is super fast. There's plenty of seating indoors I would highly recommend this place for delivery, takeout or dine in! Insta: @thehungrysw

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Great spot - but someone messed up the UberEats custom medium bowl ordering and got rid of white rice as a base option. Please fix!

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