first time and it was empty. The girl that took my order was nice and helpful and the food was yummy :) will be back !

Horrible!!! How can they serve tuna that has gone bad already to customers?!?!?!?!?! If they didn't have any fresh tuna let customers know don't just serve it and think people are stupid enough to not taste it's gone bad or get the smell that it has gone bad. If my bf ends up in the hospital they best believe they're the first ones to blame. He ate a piece and asked me to check it out because he got a weird taste...guess what?!?!? Yuuuuup it was bad. read more

This place is absolutely delicious and it's my go to place for poke in Downey. I love the variety in protein choices and sauces. I just can not deal with a place that says they open at a certain time 11am, but when you show up at 11am they're doors are locked, tables are not set up and they're not ready to serve you at all. Also if you show up and this happens not all menu options will be available. I can not understand the concept of this. Truthfully, it's disappointing. This has already happened to me multiple times here. read more

Delicious poke for a great price! I was heading to the theater nearby and found this place on Yelp. It's across from Porto's in the plaza. There is ample parking in the lot. The store was clean, organized, and was super refreshing with strong AC. I got the 2 scoops for $14. I loved that you can pick 6 sides! Even though I did the spring salad as my base, I got pretty full because of the sides (and two scoops of protein.) plus a free small bowl of miso with each poke order! The bathroom had a code and was very clean. Thought the fish mirror was a cute touch. Staff was very friendly. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place for poke if you're in the area! read more

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Was excited to try this new poke spot in Downey & it did not disappoint! Service was friendly & it was pretty clean inside with a variety of seating options. I think it would be a good idea to have some outdoor seating as well available, especially as we near summer! Food was delicious and they have a decent amount of options to choose from- I recommend getting their crab meat, tuna, & trying their dressing & eel sauce. read more

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This was a really good meal. I was trying to have Korean barbecue, but the line was too big ! So gratefully this place was right next-door. I got the salad . Here's a tip. I suggest asking for your wasabi on the side in a separate container, so you don't accidentally eat it thinking it's avocado. It's nice preventing making a spectacle of yourself. #pro tip. #5Stars. read more

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The employee was kind enough and patient enough to walk us through. First time here it is definitely worth the price. Also free miso soup is a great addition. Everything is clean and new, having been to other poke places, they are extremely pricy. But this one I would definitely would come back! read more

Tapoke - Poke bowl 5 scoops - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

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I am very very happy to have a poke place so close to me! The inside was clean and very cute with its blue booths and outside area. The man welcomed us and i was a little shocked at the price before seeing that tax was included AND 5 scoops (usually a large is 4 at other places) so i was happy. The fish was very fresh! I wish i couldve gotten a bit more sauce (and more sauce options like a ponzu) but theyre new so you never know! My husband has to be gluten free & he was happy to see they had gf eel sauce on the menu, but it wasnt labelled gf on the bottle (the soy sauce was) so he asked to double check. The man just said he didnt know. My husband asked could we find out? Eel sauce is not usually gluten free and he didnt want to be sick later. The employee went to the back to check and he said no. It was confusing. Then the employee having break behind us spoke up and it seemed like she told him it WAS gluten free, so my husband got some. I think if you offer some gf options, everyone working should know what is or is not allergen free so the customers can make informed choices. The fish was fresh, the bowl was a good size! The avo is free! I wolfed mine down and enjoyed it a lot. I got spicy salmon, albacore, and tuna. They also had a ton of dry toppings available which i may get next time. They offer some tea drinks which looked so good and refreshing i will definitely try! Good parking as its in the gateway. I hope they last a long time :) read more

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Came in around 2:00 PM today to order a poke bowl and had a really frustrating experience. The door was unlocked, people were inside eating, and one customer was actively paying--so it clearly looked like they were open. As I was about to order, the employee ran over and told me they couldn't serve me because they had to go on their lunch break and that I'd need to come back in 30 minutes. I completely understand employees needing breaks, but there was no sign on the door, no warning, and the business was still letting people sit inside and finish their meals. It was confusing and honestly disappointing to be turned away after already walking in and waiting. This seems like more of a management issue--there should be clear communication if the kitchen is closed, especially if the door is unlocked and customers are still inside. Hoping they can improve communication moving forward. read more

This place is super good and they make their refreshments like the green lychee tea in house which is fireeee...but i do wish they had more than 1 person working sometimes. Maybe avoid if you are on a quick lunch because even if only one person is ahead of you, you may have to wait awhile for them to get to you. service is a bit slow but worth it for them to get fresh fish! read more

I ordered online and picked up during lunch time. It was ready to go quickly. Super thankful about that! I ordered Salmon and spicy tuna for my bowl. There was barely any spicy tuna unfortunately. I ordered regular amount of sauce also and there was very little. The employee also immediately informed me that there was no jalapeños as I requested since she said they were "bad at ordering." I thought that was a strange thing to mention to a customer but whatever. My food did taste fine however and I still enjoyed it. I don't know if I would come back necessarily but if I'm in the area and craving it maybe! read more

Staff is super friendly, tons of options too add to your bowl and I've never seen a poke place have unagi as a protein. Would recommend to anyone ! read more

Tapoke - Free miso soup - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

This is the best poke spot I have found in the area! The spicy crab is to die for and their chili paste is so hot in the best way possible. Pro tip, ask for all the chili paste in the side. Enjoy! read more

I come here every week on my lunch break. Food is very delicious and it's always clean inside the building. Service is fast even when there's a line, unless a customer is taking a while. I give this place a 10/10. I have a sensitive stomach and even with the spicy tuna my stomach does well with the food. Great quality. read more

Tapoke - 2scoops Spicy tuna, white rice, edamame, seaweed salad, spicy crab, ponzu sauce, sesame oil, furikake, and garlic chips. - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

Where is my fish ??? There are literally like 5 pieces of fish in there. I ordered a 3 scoop bowl. read more

Tapoke - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

We're so happy to have this restaurant near by!!! The servers were super polite and patient and the food is fresh and delicious! It is really economical and we will be returning, weekly! read more

Tapoke - Three, 3 scoop bowls!!! - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

Oscar was very kind, informative and professional. Clean environment. Amazing food! Wonderful 1st time experience! Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Tapoke - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

10/10 Super friendly people service fast I had many questions very helpful in letting me know everything, everything looks super fresh super good many options to choose from! Cute area it's in! Definitely my new fav spot! read more

Tapoke - Guava Refresher 5 Scoop bowl! - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

The Poke itself is very good, however the last 3 times I've gone at night they do not have white rice .. I get if it was 5 minutes or so before closing, but if I show up to a poke spot an hour before they close there should be white rice available. read more

I visited Tapoke for the first time on Friday 3/28/25 for lunch. I was so impressed with the freshness of the fish, the plethora of fresh toppings and the assortment of delicious sauces. The service was amazing as well. I was offered to try their fresh organic chips which were also amazing! I will definitely return and with my entire family. No better choice for Poke in Downey from my point of view! read more

Tapoke - Large poke bow with organic tortilla chips and miso soup - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

The fish was fresh, and there was a great selection of toppings and sauces to customize my bowl. The portions were generous, and their signature sauce was delicious. The service was quick, and the restaurant was very clean. My husband and I will definitely be back! read more

Awesome place new Poke place in Downey! Good food, great service and beautiful ambiance. Very clean and fresh!

Fresh fish. Very generous with their sauce. Great service as well when I had to modify my order.

Sigh. The search for a good poke bar continues. This place is ok. The food is very bland but at least they don't skimp on the portions. In a nutshell, quantity over quality. You get a free miso (incredibly salty) soup with a poke bowl purchase. read more

Fairly priced and delicious! Loved the variety of sides, toppings, and proteins and thought the portions were generous. This is the 2-scoop portion which came out to ~$15.50. Loved that avocado isn't extra charge and you get to pick up to six sides! I got spicy and regular salmon, and was impressed by the quality of the fish. Friendly staff and pleasant ambience. I would recommend! read more

Tapoke - 2 Scoops - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

This was one of my favorite poke places however, today I was told they no longer carry coins and that I must have exact change or they were rounding up to the next dollar. No where was this new policy posted and I was not told until I went to pay. The owner did confirm they were no longer carrying coins. It was very sad to hear that a business would rather throw away $39. of food as she did offer for me not to take the food when i questioned the new policy without notice than to round down and forfeit the .60 cents. I really hope they rethink their exact change policy, consumers should not be penalized for paying in cash. read more

Recently opened. Fresh and delicious. Very reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Very clean and modern ambience. Give it a try! read more

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Service is fast. However the fish is not as fresh as other places. It taste a little "fishy". It's warm inside the store so that doesn't add to the ambiance. I sat outside at the yoghhrtland seating instead haha. I've been here twice: they have been giving out free miso. Online ordering is a bit of a mess because you can't order the same scoop more than once. So since the system forces me I have to choose all different scoops of protein. Rice could also be fresher. Avocado is free which is nice. But it's mashed which is disappointing. The parking lot sucks! But that doesn't matter too much to me as it's walking distance. So I really hope they improve because it's so close to me. The only other Downey poke is not quite walking distance. Online also says there's curbside but there's no marked area in parking and when I asked the girl about it she seemed confused. I don't think her English is the best. She is friendly though. I feel like this location is cursed. I hope this place gets better as I will prob try one more time. read more

Tapoke - Poke Near Me - Downey, California

Honestly, this place has a lot of potential. I used to come here often and their portions were very good, but lately these past few months the portions have gotten horrible. They serve you about three small pieces of fish and the rest is mostly rice. You end up paying around $20 for a plate that's basically all rice. I really hope they can address this concern because I know they can do better. read more

Food is great but they are wayyy too stingy with the portions. I understand fish is pricey, but making 3 pieces of fish are in the scooper is too stingy. There was a little piece of fish dangling off the scooper and they made sure to cut it off haha read more

I've noticed that the miso soup flavor is quite inconsistent. Either it's too salty or tastes watered down. Sometimes on different days, it tastes just right with the right amount of saltiness. Other than that, I like their poke bowl, which is what I'm here for and why I keep coming back. They pack a lot into one bowl. read more

After a week of saying we wanted to try this spot we finally did and it was really worth it. Everything was fresh and to our liking, the servers were kind and really cool people, the music they were playing was really vibrant and helped the ambiance of the shop shine even more. Me and my girlfriend will be coming back because the portions are amazing and the food tastes incredible!!! read more

The portion size is not it for what you pay. But some workers give you a little bit more then what you ask so its worth it but others do not and it's completely not worth it. It's good in flavor but don't get what you pay for. The owners give great portions!! But some of the workers do not and are so stingy. read more

Great spot to go for a poke bowl! It's reasonably priced and the customer service is amazing! Must try! atmosphere is great as well read more

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I got my meal w my significant other on August 1st at around 1:45-2ish maybe 2:15, and she ordered 3 salmon n 2 tuna and I ordered 3 tuna and 2 salmon after yet my bowl, which had "3" scoops of tuna had less tuna than the bowl with 2 scoops because the worker when the stock was running low on tuna, scraped the bottom of the container to give me scraps of tuna instead of actual scoops right in front of my face instead of getting more tuna for me. No offense but it's a $20 and other places, some that charge less, give larger portions and have never done this to me. I was honestly liking this place as it was maybe 4-5 time there but will no longer be going there due to this. I think everything is of quality there but I just feel like I got skimped. read more

Omg , if you are in the downey area you need to try this place it was so good ! The service was 10/10 , I was helped by a nice young man named jesus he was so kind and friendly and made my experience at this restaurant even better ! The service was great but also the food was so delicious I got a spicy salmon bowl it was so delicious very fresh ! read more

Was tired of having the same poke spot so tried this place and the food was amazing! I like how they have their own spins of sauces! Service was excellent! read more

Great tasting sauce, I got the medium spice. The fish is fresh. Service was fast. Also tried their teas which are also fresh. I love that they were not too sweet and tea forward. read more

unfortunately, expensive with tiny portions of the poke. i paid 15 something and there was hardly any fish. just rice and spicy mayo. i'll stick to my usual poke spot in downey. can't call yourself a poke spot and then skimp people on the actual product .. read more

Went here with my boyfriend during the week to try it for the first time and it was really good !! The food was really fresh and the portions are big so we definitely enjoyed that. They give free miso soup with every bowl!! The service was really great. Very nice people!! The inside is very clean and nice. We ate inside and it was great. We will definitely be coming here again !!! read more