Tucked away inside the food court just under College and University, my friend has been raving about The Poké Box for ages. When a friend of mine who works for UofT suggested a meet up, I quickly knew where I wanted to eat. I didn't realize that it was a food court but hey, I'm no elitist - good food can be found anywhere! There isn't a huge amount of seating - at least not the area TPB is located but we luckily found an empty table. It seems like loads of people come here, some to eat from places inside the FC or bring their own food. I was pleasantly surprised that they offered sushi rice and a blend of brown, red and purple rice along with zoodles and greens as a base. We both got the TPB poké bowl and it was delicious. They allowed for one replacement in the box (I'm not a seaweed salad fan, don't hate please!) and I just got more edamame. Topped with the crispy onions and it was perfection. I crushed it and could've done with more. The price seems pretty standard for a poke box but everything was super yum. I had only one complaint - their tamagoyaki was previously frozen and it gave it the texture of frozen tofu; not a huge fan but wasn't a deal breaker either. I was happy to discover that they recently opened another location near work (Markham) so I'll have another spot to hit up soon! Sorry, too busy catching up and I didn't take a pic but ir was a good one! read more

I ordered The Poké box for take out during weekdays! The queue is a bit long at noon but worth waiting. There's salmon, tuna, egg and more in this poke box, you can also choose your base, I chose green salad! It's so yummy! Definitely will go back again and try the other options! read more

The Poké Box - The Poké box - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Picked up lunch here for take out and tried their signature Poke Box. You can customize your own poké bowl or pick one of their signature bowls. The restaurant is a takeout joint located at the bottom floor of the Ontario Power Building and on the right of the food court. My order was ready in a quick 10 minutes. The salmon and tuna were both seasoned well and fresh. Same with the other toppings and sushi rice. The portion sizes are pretty good for the price. I'd only recommend a bit more of the red onion for some sharpness and maybe roasted nori or more furikake for additional unami flavour. read more

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Was looking for a healthy lunch spot and came across this on the delivery apps, so thought I'd give it a shot. Their fish was very fresh and well-seasoned, sauces were delicious and not overly heavy (too many poke places flood their bowls with heavy, creamy sauces) and the vegetables were also fresh. Here are the signature boxes we got: - Marinated Goodness: the seasoning and sauces were deliciously savory on this one, though I wish the tuna was cut into just as big chunks as the salmon. Everything was very fresh, the crab salad had the right ratio of crab, and whole box came together well. - Lava Blaze: the sauce here was quite spicy so make sure you're prepared for that if you order it! Would've been nice if there was a sauce to balance out the spice and maybe some seaweed salad instead of so much crab salad. Overall would say this is one of the better poke spots I've had in Toronto, and focused on the essentials - letting quality ingredients shine, with the sauces serving as a supporting character. read more

The Poké Box - Lava Blaze - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The Poké Box might be my most favourite poké place ever. My most favourite box is the Sun Soaked with TPB grain blend. The box includes edamame, avocado, pumpkin seeds, salmon, kale, pea shoots, toasted coconut, seaweed salad, beet slaw, and ginger honey. It's not only flavourful but it also has lots of different textures which makes the eating experience all the better. Before the pandemic, I would ask to use my reusable container and the staff were always accommodating (I won't be doing that any longer though). I believe they have complimentary miso soup on Mondays. read more

The Poké Box - sun soaked goodness - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazingggg, fresh, kinda healthy option around Queens Park! They offer a variety of signature bowls but, you can also build your own as well. Their fish is fresh and veggies are all very fresh (except for the salad greens - a few wilty brown pieces) but could use a little bit more marinate/flavouring IMO. The amount of toppings is generous - each bite you take will definitely have some yummy stuff! Price is pretty average for a poke place.. maybe a teensy bit higher than other spots. Def recommend ordering via Ritual.. they're prepared super quick (usually faster than the estimated time) and the lunch rush tends to have a lineup at the counter. read more

The Poké Box - Aloha something bowl LOL - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fresh, big portions, and friendly staff make this a go to regular lunch spot for those who like sushi and poke alike. The poke box was a great choice, with highlights including their subtly sweet purple grain rice and tamago chunks. I would certainly come by again and perhaps build my own box next time. read more

The Poké Box - Regular poke box with grain and salad base - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was really excited to find out that The Poke Box was opening up close to my work. I absolutely love poke and this spot is conveniently located in the lower level of the hydro building, off to the side of the food court. It's right next to the exit of Queens Park Subway station too! They seem to have a lot of staff during peak times at lunch, and this made everything run smoothly to ensure that their customers get their box in a timely manner. I've been here 3 times and so far so good. Staff are really friendly and I really like how they have various options to choose from. You can build your own box or choose from their "signatures". I've tried their signature: "The Poke Box" (as shown in my attached photo). I thought it was quite good with big chunks of salmon and tuna! They also let me modify the sauces/flavoring too. I usually like adding Waikiki mayo, and wasabi mayo sauce. I've also tried their build your own "small" box and it's a decent portion for lunch. Cheaper than some places I've tried and probably will be my 'go to' when I order here! I think it was $10.74 for the small box with salmon after taxes. However, you're limited to only 2 mix ins and 1 topping, but I was happy to find out that you get a free extra topping for checking in on yelp! *TIP* Usually when I come here, I like to do half rice and half zucchini noodles. That way if you wanted zucchini noodles as one of your mix ins, you can save it for another item! Healthier option too ;) Con: One thing they could improve on is the quality of their rice. The rice was a bit on the al dente side so maybe it needs to be cooked a little longer? Unfortunately, after getting a poke box today my stomach was feeling a little unsettled after eating it. Not sure if maybe I had a bad batch of salmon or maybe someone didn't wash their hands? I'm hoping to give this spot another try though, because the first 2 boxes I had here were good! read more

The Poké Box - "The Poke Box" signature. - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The Poké Box is situated in the second concourse of the Ontario Hydro Building (below Ground floor). It definitely stands out amongst all of the run-of-the mill concourse food court restaurants and assorted convenience stores with its minimalistic decor and bright pink walls. What I love about The Poké Box is that they have high quality and healthy ingredients. I ordered the Lava Bowl and you can definitely tell that the salmon was super fresh. Although it was a little too spicy for me (I can only tolerate up to medium spicy), I still managed to finish the whole thing because it was that good (also because I was starving by the time lunch came around)! What's also great about The Poké Box is that they have free buttons and phone rings! No need to buy a phone ring when you can pick one up for free while you get your lunch! Another plus (at least for myself and everyone who works in the OPG building) is that The Poké Box is in a super convenient location - for me, it is literally just a few floors down. No need to step outside to grab lunch! Guess I've just found my new go to lunch spot - I'm definitely down to trying all of the other menu items. The ambiance is vibrant, the staff are friendly and of course, the food is excellent. read more

Great price to pick up a simple lunch for just over $10. I had the make-your-own bowl. Small size with TPB gain blend, one scoop of Ahi tuna, two items to mix in, one topping, a sauce and whatever finishing touches you would like. I really liked the mix, as it was filling (I could only finish little more than half), flavorful, and healthier than typical fast food options. I would highly recommend the shitake as a topping, as it gives a whole other layer of umami goodness to the mix. read more

Wow! This place is amazing! I've been looking for a go-to lunch spot near work and this is definitely going to become a regular spot for me. The bowl was delicious and the portion size is incredible for the price. The ingredients were all extremely fresh and healthy. I had a small salmon bowl. I opted for the base to be a blend of brown rice and mixed greens. I topped it off with fresh pickled ginger, seaweed salad, green onion, avocado, jalapeno, corn, cucumbers, fried onions and tons of spicy mayo. For about $10, I was very satisfied with my lunch. The staff was friendly and quick. Will be coming back for more! read more

The Poké Box - Custom small salmon bowl (brown rice, mixed greens, cucumber, corn, seaweed salad, avocado, fresh ginger, fried onions, and spicy mayo) - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I LOVE poke box, but i might be bias because I love poke. Poke box is amazing, I eat there atleast once a week and order the lava blaze with half grain blend half salad. A very popular option is the big umami which consists tuna/salmon, avocado, seaweed salad, onions, crunchy krispies, etc. I personally enjoy salmon more than tuna and i often get very little salmon in big umami so I go for the lava blaze. The lava blaze/it's lit is delicious, the jalapenos make it hot though. The dried garlic for garnish is delicious, i love the combination of food and it's overall a great time. Can never go wrong with poke. As for service, I can say much because its served like a fast food restaurant - atleast i have yet any complaints! Store is really cute and aesthetic btw! read more

The Poké Box - Lava blaze - it's lit bowl - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I usually build my own to try different combinations. I like that they have red rice and zucchini noodles. o don't see too many places with these two options. All the ingredients taste very fresh and just comes together well for a clean meal. I really like the salmon and the crab salad too For lunch I get the half box and it's already very filling. read more

So glad that they opened up a Poke Box in this area! I love love love poke and I would rate the Poke Box as one of my top 3 fav poke places in downtown TO. Ever since I tried their other location on Toronto St, I've been dreaming of going back for another one of their fresh and plentiful poke bowls. They really got this whole fish:toppings:rice ratio down and every ingredient tastes so fresh and full of flavour. Their poke bowls are very well designed and I often have trouble deciding between their signature bowls whereas at other poke places I would have to build my own bowl because I wouldn't like any of their signature bowls. Most importantly, they DON'T SKIMP OUT ON THE FISH! I 100% recommend a visit here when you're in the Queen's Park area. My only wish is that their hours would be a bit better for those late nights spent at the UofT campus but because this location is inside the mall, they have pretty limited hours (closed on weekends and after 7pm weekdays). read more

A refreshing place to order fresh food from in the college x university area. Food choices often get limited around this area with either food court stuff in the OPG building or limited food options in the Mars building. I love how they are also available on Ritual because it makes my order and pick up much quicker. This is definitely a take out spot with seating available in the food court. It's actually situated before the main food court. It's quite spacious, clean and bright. Food was great and the price is basically on par with the other places downtown. read more

Updated review! It felt like a poke kind of day so I opted to swing by The Poke Box for lunch. The place was still busy even after their grand opening back in late 2019 which is a great sign. I took a long look at the menu while waiting in line and decided to try something different. So I ordered myself a Ruffled Up signature bowl. This is probably the only time I have seen smoked duck on a poke menu and the bowl was well designed with textures and flavours that would compliment the protein. The bowl also came with cooked shrimp, cabbage, sweet onion, and umami shiitake while topped with a savoury tamari glaze. I was wholly impressed with the heartiness and flavours of the toppings over a serving of their personal rice grain blend. The smoked duck was served as delicious gamey cubes where you can see the cross-section of skin, fat, and meat while the shrimp offered a lighter fresher balance. The cucumber dill sauce didn't really have any impact for me and I wished it had a little more punch from the dill itself. The mandarin orange slices weren't my favourite as they looked like they came from a can. Perhaps an alternative would be a nice spritzing of citrus over the bowl instead as an alternative. Overall, came away really impressed with this non-traditional poke bowl and happy to come here again. ---------------------- It felt like a poke kind of day so I opted to swing by The Poke Box for lunch. The place was still busy even after their grand opening back in late 2019 which is a great sign. I took a long look at the menu while waiting in line and decided to try something different. So I ordered myself a Ruffled Up signature bowl. This is probably the only time I have seen smoked duck on a poke menu and the bowl was well designed with textures and flavours that would compliment the protein. The bowl also came with cooked shrimp, cabbage, sweet onion, and umami shiitake while topped with a savoury tamari glaze. I was wholly impressed with the heartiness and flavours of the toppings over a serving of their personal rice grain blend. The smoked duck was served as delicious gamey cubes where you can see the cross-section of skin, fat, and meat while the shrimp offered a lighter fresher balance. The cucumber dill sauce didn't really have any impact for me and I wished it had a little more punch from the dill itself. The mandarin orange slices weren't my favourite as they looked like they came from a can. Perhaps an alternative would be a nice spritzing of citrus over the bowl instead as an alternative. Overall, came away really impressed with this non-traditional poke bowl and happy to come here again. read more

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Long Story Short: Delicious poke with many options for toppings, but on the expensive side. Long Story...Long: I come here a lot to buy a quick lunch or dinner to go. There are many options to try. I prefer half sushi rice and half zucchini noodles with double salmon protein. They have a wide variety of toppings to choose from, but adding on more can get quite expensive, even the cheap ingredients are some unwarranted extra coin. Good service, usually no line up (the place is relatively new at the time I write this review). It's more grab-n-go, although there are shared seats outside the actual store that you can use to sit down. Overall, a good visit every time! But my wallet hates me. read more

The Poké Box - Zucchini noodles, double salmon protein. Seaweed, tomago, edamame, oranges, pea shoots, shiitake mushrooms, crispy onions, and corn. - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went with a bunch of friends during their opening day promotion: buy one get one free. The sale was only on their speciality boxes. I personally got the Ugami Box: the fish was super for fresh and the combination was exactly what they said: Ugami! I got the larger box and it was definitely worth it because it was definitely two portions for me. I would say that it can be very fIlling (specially if you get it with rice). The base to fish/meat portion was good and I would say it is worth it for its price. I would definitely come back to try their duck box next time! read more

The Poké Box - Big Ugami and The Poké Box - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I decided to try this place after a few coworkers told me how great it was. Conveniently situated very close to my work, I decided to stop by Thursday afternoon and there was already a long line up! The wait was probably 10 minutes to order so it wasn't that bad. I ended up getting the large build your own bowl. I really liked how I was able to do half brown rice and half zucchini noodles as the base. For toppings, I selected corn, edamame, cabbage, avocado, crab slaw salad and seaweed salad. I decided to skip on the protein so I can't comment on how fresh the fish was. For the dressing, I chose the house shoyu and spicy aioli which complimented the meal really well. Overall, the meal came to $10.28 with tax included which is a great deal for a lunch downtown. All the ingredients were also really fresh and I really enjoyed my meal. Will definitely be back next time. read more

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The best Poke establishment in Toronto! I like the own by Adelaide and thought I'd try out a "new" place, especially since their menu items are a little different from their original location. I ordered off of Ritual and it quoted me for about 15 minutes. By the time I got there my food was waiting on their Pick-Up Shelf! The restaurant itself was clean, bright and pretty spacious for a takeout place. I ordered the Lava Bowl - Greens/Sushi Rice: This was SO filling for me. The sauce had a little kick and made the overall dish that much more appetizing. All the greens within the bowl was fresh and crunchy. They gave me so much salmon (protein). The rice itself was a little sticky but it is 'sushi rice'. Overall, one of the best places to visit if you're in the downtown core for Poke. TIP: Remember to grab cutlery provided on the counter. They aren't added to your bag when you pick up. read more

Was meeting up with a friend for lunch and she wanted to try give poke a second chance (her first foray was disastrous apparently). I turned to Yelp to see nearby options and came across this. I liked that they offered the small size and I was sold when saw that they were offering a free topping with yelp check in! The place is located in the food court in the Ontario hydro building, super convenient, you can enter through the Queens Park subway entrance without having to go out. It does get quite busy during lunch time so if you're not lucky you might have to wait for a spot. The line up wasn't too long when I got there, service was fast and efficient- assembly line style. Definitely have a clear idea of what you want before you get in line! The free topping can be applied to the usual premium ones- I got avocado they put in a quarter slice so you'll have to cut it up yourself if you prefer it mixed in. I got the small size- toppings were generous and they were lighter on the sauce than other places which worked for me. I found the prices to be a little cheaper than other places too! Will definitely be back. read more

The Poké Box - Build your own poke box- small - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I haven't eaten a ton of poke in Toronto but do enjoy Poke Box. I usually get the signature poke box which includes tuna and salmon, tamago and edamame and other veggies. It's very good, sometimes can be a bit salty but must be the sauce. Customizable as I request no raw onions. It is a bit on the pricy side but you can tell it's fresh and quality ingredients. It also seems like a clean establishment. read more

Love their poke's! Best downtown! Great portion size. Fast, efficient. Fresh. Love this place.

Definitely one of my favourite poke bowls in the GTA. Just make sure you're watching them when they're packing your bowl. Reason being they mixed up bowl with someone else's when I was paying. Besides that, no complaints. Ingredients are always fresh, employees are nice and knowledgeable and the bowls are very flavourful. read more

The Poké Box - Menu - Salad Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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