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It was love at first bite!! Never had a poké bowl before now because I always saw raw fish options BUT NOW...I've finally got to experience a real good plant based bowl- IN DES MOINES. Hawaiian tradition style fish sushi bowl [like a burrito bowl] with mix ins and sauces. Asian ingredients so it's got that Asian flavor. It is hot rice on bottom cold toppings on top. I ordered: regular tofu bowl, white rice, all the mix ins (cucumber, onion, edamame, jalapeño, cilantro, hijiki seaweed), with avocado lime dressing, wasabi peas, tempura flakes, pickled ginger, pineapple, and seaweed salad. Wow I was impressed! And that pineapple....never would have thought it would have been good but it is a MUST. Cost was $7.33 with gratuity. I like their website and the ability to order online. Also! They have a food allergy list that is simple to read. Very helpful. One of my little girls liked it: kid friendly if they have the palate for it. Service was quick for a Saturday night 7:00pm. No line! Totally surprising but it's a dish that many don't know about or apprehensive to try. (Because I was one of those people!) They serve natural flavored soda and bubble tea. Tip: bubble tea is NOT vegan, made of cow milk. I can't wait to get back here and I'm bringing all my sushi loving friends!
After my initial visit with a Yelp party I was finally able to get my mom and friend down to try. It's been too long! The menu on the wall doesn't have the "premade" options anymore but the staff know the favorites and are happy to help you along. Gluten free or Vegan.. they got you covered. Walk on in and start at the food line. Pick your rice and your bowl size. Mom got a small bowl. Grandma got a wrap (which was like one giant sushi wrap), my friend got a regular bowl and I also got a regular bowl. There is a ton of good options. After rice you pick your protien. I got the aha tuna. From there a nice selection of items to add to your poke bowl. I got more than I could eat in one sitting and was very pleased. I also had to have the Thai tea... it was like a dessert. I am still pleased as punch with this place. The food is so refreshing because it's so fresh. The fish tasted fantastic. Everyone was super happy with their food and thanked me for getting them down there. I wish I was closer to this place I would be here more often.
My husband and I recently returned from Hawaii and were missing the poke bowls we love so thought we would give the Poke Company a try. We were there in a Saturday night and there were a few people sitting at tables but it wasn't real busy. We went right to the counter to order - the woman helping us was not real personable or helpful. We have been to poke restaurants before and their boards or menus have clear directions for ordering - base, number of protein, number of add ins, number of toppings and extras and dressings to choose.... Not clearly stated here. Because we are familiar with ordering poke bowls, we had an idea, but all places vary some. We ordered two regular poke bowls - one with greens and one with brown rice. On the greens we added ahi tuna, cucumbers and pickled onions, crab salad, spicy Mayo and ginger. On the brown rice we added ahi tuna, cucumbers, edamame, crab salad, seaweed salad, sesame dressing. We were asked about drinks - many of the options were unavailable (had an X over them), so we ordered a berry kombucha and a Sapporo. And were offered two cups for water (they have infused water available). She asked to see our IDs (both being nearly 60 we were grinning - haven't been asked that in many years!) We paid and were picking up our food when she realized they were out of Sapporo - so we changed to a mini sake, and she forgot the kombucha. We had to make a second payment to cover that. We asked about chopsticks and she pointed toward where we had walked in - they were on a counter where the water, napkins and trash receptacle were. After getting everything together we went to sit - the tables were dirty, we cleaned two spots off with a napkin and sat. The food was good and the price was decent for poke. We will give the place another chance but might order delivery. Friends who recommended this place have used delivery and that would be one way around poor service, dirty tables and the overfilled trash which we noticed.
I was so excited for this place to open! Modern open space with a lot of lighting. Friendly staff asking if anyone had any questions. They made great recommendations as well. I ordered the regular build your own bowl with brown and white rice, ahi tuna, avocado, onions, ponzu sauce, and spicy mayo. I also ordered a melon boba tea. My daughter ordered taro boba tea. It was all delicious! They have many ingredients to choose from and various boba tea flavors. Really enjoyed everything. The only suggestion I have is that staff wear aprons because there were a few employees with visible food stains on their shirts. Definitely will be back!
Always a great place for a quick healthy meal! I got a Salmon Poké Bowl with all the yummy toppings and mix-ins: spicy mayo, avocado-lime sauce, sesame seeds, wasabi peas, ginger, seaweed salad, scallions, hijiki seaweed, cucumbers, edamame, and eel sauce. The mix-ins was fresh, crisp, had a kick to it, and savory. All the freshness you would want with a great price! Highly recommend! I also got the honeydew and Thai tea boba teas. The teas were smooth, and had just the amount of sweetness. Although the boba are much smaller than regular boba it was still tasty and textural pleasant.
I love The Poké Company! I was really excited to try this place. I've only been to one other poké place in town, so I was curious about how the poké here would taste. It was delicious! It's different than I thought it would be, but it's really tasty and fun to watch your bowl getting prepared. It's kind of like the poké version of Blaze Pizza. You tell them what size bowl and what kind of rice you want. Then you get to choose a sauce to mix with your greens and what protein (salmon, tuna, shrimp and tofu) you want and more mix-ins/toppings. I love how you get to choose what's in your bowl. They have preset bowls on their menu that you can choose or you can make your own bowl. My husband and I created our own bowls. I had the salmon and he had the spicy tuna. It was very good. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you picked here. Everything tasted so fresh and healthy. I didn't feel gross and stuffed after I finished eating like I do with fast food. Also, unlike other restaurants, they have soft drinks by Stubborn Soda. It has no artificial sweeteners and no high fructose corn syrup. The flavors are unique and taste great. They also stock bottled water, teas and Japanese sodas. And I couldn't believe they have boba tea! I don't know of any other place downtown that has it. I've been waiting for this for a long time. My only complaint (because I'm ultra picky about this) is that the bowl could use a little more sauce. I'm the kind of person who likes her food drenched with sauce. If you look in my profile, you'll see "it's all about the sauce". But that's just me being nitpicky. Everything tasted great otherwise. This restaurant is part of a franchise, but it's only the second location and they chose to have it in Des Moines. How great is that? I'll definitely be back. I have to try all the different sauces, right?
It's basically sushi in a bowl! Love this place because you can grab a bowl then a pizza or tacos downstairs. Location is perfect!
It was my first time at The Poké Company and it won't be my last! It was incredible! The vegetables were fresh and cool and crunchy and the chicken was pieces of tender chicken thighs which were warm and had been cooked in some type of teriyaki sauce, mixed with the warm rice and sweet, spicy and a little salty sauces it was perfect! By the way the regular size bowl was more than plenty I can't imagine the size of the large! Can't wait to go back!
I've had two great experiences here! Love that they have an option for anyone including gluten free and vegan! Also, that they charge less for tofu if you are planning on getting a vegan bowl! How rad. I'm mostly plant based but will partake in fish everyonce in awhile and it's important to me that it's wild caught and sourced in an ethically based way. I try my best to not support farmed fish and if you feel the same way the pokè company is the place for you. There fish is wild caught and flown in fresh on the daily. I love that they have no coloring in the fish and they slice it in house. As for there sauces they are all made in house too. Nothing is prepacked which is pretty darn cool. There recipes aren't traditional pokè so if that's what your looking for make sure to have an open mind or just build your own. I have enjoyed everything I've made or had so far. There soda is the bomb! I'm not a soda fan and I tried there orange hibiscus and I am now a HUGE fan of the soda they carry. It doesn't have and high fructose in it and all natural sugars! Woot! This place is all about consistency. I run a bike club and they are on our route and you better believe we will be stopping at the pokè company this year. I can't wait to try there vegan howl next!
I have always loved a good poke bowl, and finally got the chance to try out the Poke Company for lunch (delivered through GrubHub). We ordered two normal poke bowls and two boba teas. I was impressed with the speed of our order, and the price was good. I've paid several dollars more at a local grocery store for much worse poke bowls. I'm only really going to review the quality of the ingredients, as the bowls are SO customizable that if it lacks flavor or you don't like it, it's honestly probably user error. Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - VERY good quality fish, and I didn't feel like they skimped on it at not. No fishy flavor/smell, which is exactly what you want for raw. I would 100% order this again! Salmon Poke Bowl - Again, very good quality, almost silky salmon was used. My husband was a huge fan of his bowl and immediately remarked that he wants to order this for lunch again soon, and maybe on a regular basis. Boba Tea - This is where we lose a star. I'm bummed that they only currently offer three flavors (at least in the app). Tarro, coconut, and honeydew. I found the coconut boba to be really lacking flavor, while I did enjoy the honeydew. My husband, however, found the honeydew he ordered to be too much for him (lucky me!). I would love to see some more flavors added to the menu, and the flavor bumped up on the ones they do currently have. Overall, we had a good first experience and plan on ordering from them again soon! They have a lot of interesting craft soda options I'm dying to try next time!
The second Poke Company in the entire world is right here in our own back yard! And I'm very excited to say that POKE is no JOKE.. The sleek and modern design fits the sleek and modern type dinning experience! Think fast casual meal that actually makes you feel good about what you ate instead of feeling bad about yourself! Located on the 2nd floor, right off the elevator/stairs.. Poke' and its beautiful big windows great you with a view of sunshine and good vibes! They have curated bowls on the menu but the staff mentioned to start maybe I should try to build my own.. Which I was glad to do from the excellent choices of toppings and sauces! I'm vegan so I was stoked that they had Tofu protein option! I choose brown rice as a base but they also have kale, or cauliflower rice if you want to be really healthy! I had the staff load it up with veggies and then had .. The Company Sauce and Avocado and lime sauce for my sauces and oh my goodness it was a fantastic combo of flavors and happiness in my belly! The staff was very welcoming and did a great job of explaining the concept and options! They have lots of seafood options if that's your game! But veggies and vegans and folks with Gluten Free diets are going to love this place. I think they are in the perfect spot.. Right by Anytime Fitness, right off bike trail, great healthy option before a night on the town, or after a Farmers Market morning, or pre-baseball game at Principal Park! I will be Poke-ing back in soon! I might be here so much, they might start referring to me as the Poke'-man!
I just love this place. I have it delivered to my office at least once a week. I have taken my family there a dozen or more times. There is simply no better Poke in the des moines areas. It is always fresh, the variety is outstanding and service is great. Keep up the good work. read more
4 years ago
Fresh, fast and amazing selections. If you're a fan of Poké this is a great option for you. A few blocks from the convention center for any dancers in town! Head directly east. The building has several options too if you have anyone who is not a fan of Poké! Boba tea is also available read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
It was love at first bite!! Never had a poké bowl before now because I always saw raw fish options BUT NOW...I've finally got to experience a real good plant based bowl- IN DES MOINES. Hawaiian tradition style fish sushi bowl [like a burrito bowl] with mix ins and sauces. Asian ingredients so it's got that Asian flavor. It is hot rice on bottom cold toppings on top. I ordered: regular tofu bowl, white rice, all the mix ins (cucumber, onion, edamame, jalapeño, cilantro, hijiki seaweed), with avocado lime dressing, wasabi peas, tempura flakes, pickled ginger, pineapple, and seaweed salad. Wow I was impressed! And that pineapple....never would have thought it would have been good but it is a MUST. Cost was $7.33 with gratuity. I like their website and the ability to order online. Also! They have a food allergy list that is simple to read. Very helpful. One of my little girls liked it: kid friendly if they have the palate for it. Service was quick for a Saturday night 7:00pm. No line! Totally surprising but it's a dish that many don't know about or apprehensive to try. (Because I was one of those people!) They serve natural flavored soda and bubble tea. Tip: bubble tea is NOT vegan, made of cow milk. I can't wait to get back here and I'm bringing all my sushi loving friends! read more
7 years ago
After my initial visit with a Yelp party I was finally able to get my mom and friend down to try. It's been too long! The menu on the wall doesn't have the "premade" options anymore but the staff know the favorites and are happy to help you along. Gluten free or Vegan.. they got you covered. Walk on in and start at the food line. Pick your rice and your bowl size. Mom got a small bowl. Grandma got a wrap (which was like one giant sushi wrap), my friend got a regular bowl and I also got a regular bowl. There is a ton of good options. After rice you pick your protien. I got the aha tuna. From there a nice selection of items to add to your poke bowl. I got more than I could eat in one sitting and was very pleased. I also had to have the Thai tea... it was like a dessert. I am still pleased as punch with this place. The food is so refreshing because it's so fresh. The fish tasted fantastic. Everyone was super happy with their food and thanked me for getting them down there. I wish I was closer to this place I would be here more often. read more
5 years ago
My husband and I recently returned from Hawaii and were missing the poke bowls we love so thought we would give the Poke Company a try. We were there in a Saturday night and there were a few people sitting at tables but it wasn't real busy. We went right to the counter to order - the woman helping us was not real personable or helpful. We have been to poke restaurants before and their boards or menus have clear directions for ordering - base, number of protein, number of add ins, number of toppings and extras and dressings to choose.... Not clearly stated here. Because we are familiar with ordering poke bowls, we had an idea, but all places vary some. We ordered two regular poke bowls - one with greens and one with brown rice. On the greens we added ahi tuna, cucumbers and pickled onions, crab salad, spicy Mayo and ginger. On the brown rice we added ahi tuna, cucumbers, edamame, crab salad, seaweed salad, sesame dressing. We were asked about drinks - many of the options were unavailable (had an X over them), so we ordered a berry kombucha and a Sapporo. And were offered two cups for water (they have infused water available). She asked to see our IDs (both being nearly 60 we were grinning - haven't been asked that in many years!) We paid and were picking up our food when she realized they were out of Sapporo - so we changed to a mini sake, and she forgot the kombucha. We had to make a second payment to cover that. We asked about chopsticks and she pointed toward where we had walked in - they were on a counter where the water, napkins and trash receptacle were. After getting everything together we went to sit - the tables were dirty, we cleaned two spots off with a napkin and sat. The food was good and the price was decent for poke. We will give the place another chance but might order delivery. Friends who recommended this place have used delivery and that would be one way around poor service, dirty tables and the overfilled trash which we noticed. read more
I was so excited for this place to open! Modern open space with a lot of lighting. Friendly staff asking if anyone had any questions. They made great recommendations as well. I ordered the regular build your own bowl with brown and white rice, ahi tuna, avocado, onions, ponzu sauce, and spicy mayo. I also ordered a melon boba tea. My daughter ordered taro boba tea. It was all delicious! They have many ingredients to choose from and various boba tea flavors. Really enjoyed everything. The only suggestion I have is that staff wear aprons because there were a few employees with visible food stains on their shirts. Definitely will be back! read more
2 years ago
Always a great place for a quick healthy meal! I got a Salmon Poké Bowl with all the yummy toppings and mix-ins: spicy mayo, avocado-lime sauce, sesame seeds, wasabi peas, ginger, seaweed salad, scallions, hijiki seaweed, cucumbers, edamame, and eel sauce. The mix-ins was fresh, crisp, had a kick to it, and savory. All the freshness you would want with a great price! Highly recommend! I also got the honeydew and Thai tea boba teas. The teas were smooth, and had just the amount of sweetness. Although the boba are much smaller than regular boba it was still tasty and textural pleasant. read more
8 years ago
I love The Poké Company! I was really excited to try this place. I've only been to one other poké place in town, so I was curious about how the poké here would taste. It was delicious! It's different than I thought it would be, but it's really tasty and fun to watch your bowl getting prepared. It's kind of like the poké version of Blaze Pizza. You tell them what size bowl and what kind of rice you want. Then you get to choose a sauce to mix with your greens and what protein (salmon, tuna, shrimp and tofu) you want and more mix-ins/toppings. I love how you get to choose what's in your bowl. They have preset bowls on their menu that you can choose or you can make your own bowl. My husband and I created our own bowls. I had the salmon and he had the spicy tuna. It was very good. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you picked here. Everything tasted so fresh and healthy. I didn't feel gross and stuffed after I finished eating like I do with fast food. Also, unlike other restaurants, they have soft drinks by Stubborn Soda. It has no artificial sweeteners and no high fructose corn syrup. The flavors are unique and taste great. They also stock bottled water, teas and Japanese sodas. And I couldn't believe they have boba tea! I don't know of any other place downtown that has it. I've been waiting for this for a long time. My only complaint (because I'm ultra picky about this) is that the bowl could use a little more sauce. I'm the kind of person who likes her food drenched with sauce. If you look in my profile, you'll see "it's all about the sauce". But that's just me being nitpicky. Everything tasted great otherwise. This restaurant is part of a franchise, but it's only the second location and they chose to have it in Des Moines. How great is that? I'll definitely be back. I have to try all the different sauces, right? read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
It's basically sushi in a bowl! Love this place because you can grab a bowl then a pizza or tacos downstairs. Location is perfect! read more
4 years ago
It was my first time at The Poké Company and it won't be my last! It was incredible! The vegetables were fresh and cool and crunchy and the chicken was pieces of tender chicken thighs which were warm and had been cooked in some type of teriyaki sauce, mixed with the warm rice and sweet, spicy and a little salty sauces it was perfect! By the way the regular size bowl was more than plenty I can't imagine the size of the large! Can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
They had all kinds of protein choices, including vegan (tofu), everything was very fresh. I got a regular sized bowl with the spicy salmon, pretty big portion and definitely worth the money! read more
3 years ago
I've had two great experiences here! Love that they have an option for anyone including gluten free and vegan! Also, that they charge less for tofu if you are planning on getting a vegan bowl! How rad. I'm mostly plant based but will partake in fish everyonce in awhile and it's important to me that it's wild caught and sourced in an ethically based way. I try my best to not support farmed fish and if you feel the same way the pokè company is the place for you. There fish is wild caught and flown in fresh on the daily. I love that they have no coloring in the fish and they slice it in house. As for there sauces they are all made in house too. Nothing is prepacked which is pretty darn cool. There recipes aren't traditional pokè so if that's what your looking for make sure to have an open mind or just build your own. I have enjoyed everything I've made or had so far. There soda is the bomb! I'm not a soda fan and I tried there orange hibiscus and I am now a HUGE fan of the soda they carry. It doesn't have and high fructose in it and all natural sugars! Woot! This place is all about consistency. I run a bike club and they are on our route and you better believe we will be stopping at the pokè company this year. I can't wait to try there vegan howl next! read more
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Maximo C.
Hey Clair,…
3 years ago
First time Poke bowl, I expected the rice to be treated like sushi rice, but it was standard loose rice. Good food, good service, but a bit high on the price side. Bonus was the boba tea, small tapioca/boba pearls, so was a unique experience! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
I have always loved a good poke bowl, and finally got the chance to try out the Poke Company for lunch (delivered through GrubHub). We ordered two normal poke bowls and two boba teas. I was impressed with the speed of our order, and the price was good. I've paid several dollars more at a local grocery store for much worse poke bowls. I'm only really going to review the quality of the ingredients, as the bowls are SO customizable that if it lacks flavor or you don't like it, it's honestly probably user error. Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - VERY good quality fish, and I didn't feel like they skimped on it at not. No fishy flavor/smell, which is exactly what you want for raw. I would 100% order this again! Salmon Poke Bowl - Again, very good quality, almost silky salmon was used. My husband was a huge fan of his bowl and immediately remarked that he wants to order this for lunch again soon, and maybe on a regular basis. Boba Tea - This is where we lose a star. I'm bummed that they only currently offer three flavors (at least in the app). Tarro, coconut, and honeydew. I found the coconut boba to be really lacking flavor, while I did enjoy the honeydew. My husband, however, found the honeydew he ordered to be too much for him (lucky me!). I would love to see some more flavors added to the menu, and the flavor bumped up on the ones they do currently have. Overall, we had a good first experience and plan on ordering from them again soon! They have a lot of interesting craft soda options I'm dying to try next time! read more
8 years ago
The second Poke Company in the entire world is right here in our own back yard! And I'm very excited to say that POKE is no JOKE.. The sleek and modern design fits the sleek and modern type dinning experience! Think fast casual meal that actually makes you feel good about what you ate instead of feeling bad about yourself! Located on the 2nd floor, right off the elevator/stairs.. Poke' and its beautiful big windows great you with a view of sunshine and good vibes! They have curated bowls on the menu but the staff mentioned to start maybe I should try to build my own.. Which I was glad to do from the excellent choices of toppings and sauces! I'm vegan so I was stoked that they had Tofu protein option! I choose brown rice as a base but they also have kale, or cauliflower rice if you want to be really healthy! I had the staff load it up with veggies and then had .. The Company Sauce and Avocado and lime sauce for my sauces and oh my goodness it was a fantastic combo of flavors and happiness in my belly! The staff was very welcoming and did a great job of explaining the concept and options! They have lots of seafood options if that's your game! But veggies and vegans and folks with Gluten Free diets are going to love this place. I think they are in the perfect spot.. Right by Anytime Fitness, right off bike trail, great healthy option before a night on the town, or after a Farmers Market morning, or pre-baseball game at Principal Park! I will be Poke-ing back in soon! I might be here so much, they might start referring to me as the Poke'-man! read more
8 years ago
Pleasantly surprised, I wasn't expecting it to be all that good really, I've only had poke in Hawaii and you can't get no fresher then that. To some their may be to many options to me choices to choose from if you create your own bowl, they do have a meal of pre-made bowls but it wasnt for me. I did a small bowl with baby kale, shrimp, they have a few mix ins to choose from and a lot of different sauces which were really good, and then a topper. I though the food was nice and fresh, I finish it so it was good and I would definitely be back. Wish there was more sitting but if your looking to get in and out its great. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
The Poke Company is an amazing addition to the Des Moines metro! The portion size was perfection. Opted for the ahi tuna and the salmon with half baby kale and half brown rice. Crab meat is an extra charge which is annoying but always a must. Was planning on getting avocado (also extra charge) but the one they had looked brown so passed on it. Overall the bowl was delicious with pretty fresh protein for a land locked state. Of note, it is pricey but what can you expect for fresh seafood. This bowl was $15 with the crab meat up charge. The customer service was great but did feel obligated to tip as they had the machine where it asks you to. Overall would recommend. read more
I have been looking forward to checking this place out. It's a great location. I like the concept because I love poke bowls. I ordered the bigger portion of the Heavy Squall. It's 2oz of salmon and 2oz of tuna. I'm curious how many ounces are in the small one? It didn't taste as good as I expected. I'm not sure if maybe the "company sauce" is just not my thing. I'll have to come back and try it with ponzu. They have a cool point system that can be used for your next purchase. The soda options are pretty cool. I originally didn't order a drink but when I saw the options I had to try it. read more
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Maximo C.
Hey Luke,…
This place has a nice fast casual atmosphere that gets you in and out as quickly and efficiently as possible. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. The spot itself is very small but has plenty of room to accommodate parties larger than 4. Went yesterday to try things out and was pleasantly surprised by the options provided. I have a radish allergy which includes wasabi so they made sure there was no cross contamination on my behalf. We all chose to build our own bowls. They have rice, and rice alternatives such as baby kale and cauliflower rice. I went the low carb route with salmon, cucumber, other toppings and had it all tossed with their sesame shoyu sauce which they claim to be their OG poke bowl sauce. They also had other sauce options like The Company Sauce and a cilantro lime dressing. Coming from a consumer with a food allergy, I kind of wished they had ingredients listed for their sauces, or at least flavor descriptions so we could choose accordingly. They sauce I chose was way too salty for the style of bowl I got. I feel as if I got the white or brown rice with my poke bowl instead of the cauliflower rice, it wouldn't have been as salty. My friend got hers tossed with spicy mayo and drizzled with eel sauce. Derek got his spicy with their ponzu sauce and loved it. The owner/GM asked us about our experience as we were leaving and I was honest about how I felt my sauce was very salty. He gave me an insider tip on how I could request coconut aminos (yay GF!) as opposed to any of their other sauces if desired. Will definitely be back and try this place again! Definitely a place incomparable to anywhere else in Des Moines but much needed as another fast causal lunch/dinner spot. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Poke bowl shops absolutely took over my former socal hometown like some kind of seafood epidemic to the point where you could find one on just about every block. I almost got sick of eating them after a while. Now Des Moines has its first dedicated poke bowl joint and I couldn't be happier. For those curious on what the hell these things are. It's pretty much a Chipotle for sushi lovers. Think of it as a big bowl with everything a sushi roll has. You pick the rice, the protein/fish, the toppings, and the sauce. All that gets put into a big bowl and you can eat it how you like, mix it all up or enjoy it top to bottom. There's a few places around like Sushi a Go Go or Waterfront which serves similar bowls but there's not as much variety or options to choose from. They are both decent options but Poke Co is a different experience. I picked out the salmon and spicy tuna on white rice base, mixed with the company sauce, tempura crunchies, green onion, pickled ginger, and some wasabi mayo. Everything was fresh and they do give you a decent portion of fish. The flavor of the company sauce was hard hitting and flavorful, kind of like a more savory soy sauce. For a wasabi lover like me, the wasabi mayo just married all that together perfectly. The one thing I really wished for was sushi rice rather than plain steamed white rice. I really think the slight sweet and tart flavor from seasoned rice would absolutely make this poke bowl perfect. Anyone who is a sushi lover should absolutely give it a shot. Check out the soda fountain for some really unique flavors too. The bowls are delicious, the service is top notch, and the ambiance is chill. It's just an all around great place to visit. read more
7 years ago
Was my first visit tonight but not the last. Wanted to eat somewhere outside. Entered lot from SW 3rd (heading south) and took ticket for 2 hours FREE parking - just had to be validated by restaurant. Took elevator to 3rd floor "300 Craft & Rooftop Bar", grabbed table, ordered drinks, and learned "Rooftop" doesn't serve food but... does allow you to bring it from downstairs. So went to 2nd floor "Poké Company"... Brandon served me and was of great help breaking everything down, explaining the "Chipotle-style" sushi bowl experience step-by-step, and giving great advice on what ingredients we might like. Adding krab salad to the mix was worth the little extra $. Glad I went 1/2 rice and 1/2 kale for base - was still a lot of rice. Brandon recommended topping with Citrus Ponzu sauce because Company Sauce comes with a kick. (I put Wasabi kick on side.) Was perfect selection. Bowl was delicious! Was good food and a good time. read more
7 years ago
I really really like that the Poke Company came to Des Moines. I think it's a chain that is in other states, but we don't get a lot of fresh seafood in the Midwest. This place is consistently good, super clean, and the staff are very helpful. I've never had poke anywhere else, so I can't compare there, but this place makes me think of sushi but in a bowl. It's a good option for lunch, and they have my preferred rice (caulirice) as an option in addition to regular rice. They also do salads if you'd prefer no rice. The seaweed salad is worth the extra couple bucks and overall, I think everyone should at least try this place. We don't get a lot of fresh, good seafood options in Iowa and I'd like for it to stick around for a long time. read more
5 years ago
Overall great food and a hearty meal for the price. I love the cauliflower rice option. It was the perfect texture--not cooked to mush but not raw and astringent. The salmon and ahi hit the spot. They were tasty, quality fish. And the toppings...I just love how much the servers are willing to fill up your bowl. My only complaint is that the staff ended up crowding around the table and didn't give much space. I'll still be back for the food. read more
For Iowa, this is awesome! Love the different varieties of bowl you can have. I had a little brown rice and baby kale. I will try to cauliflower next time. Had a little salmon and a little tuna with black seaweed, scallions, fish roe and avocado like dressing. I wanted a dressing without sugar. Not sure if it did or didn't but it wasnt sweet. My lunch partners tried some of their menu items and loved it too. read more
Hello Five Stars...This Place has made an impression...After hosting a Yelp Dinner I've been finding ways to be in this area when Hungry. The freshness is addictive as the unique fish and fixings are easily adaptable to creating a momentous meal. The Staff is Hip and Helpful but I've kind of found a great combination with the Ahi Tuna, Spicy Tuna, Crab Salad covered in Special Soy dressing and Coconut drissle...The toppings are a great attibute for textural crunch and healtiness plus a little jalepeno for heat, Ohh I could go on and on, my next visit I will mix it up to see what other combinations can become my instant classic. Just a note that I love the warm ball of rice that all the super fresh and delicious toppings are eventually going to marry with while my chopsticks search and destroy towards my smiling face. Get to this place...It's easy to get to on a building full of great culinary distractions, but pass them for now and get upstairs past the neon rainbow wheel and enjoy a unique eating experience that will become one of your faves...Or not because I could keep this place just for myself, A man can dream! read more
My favorite dining companion and I decided to try The Poke Company. We had heard good things and seen very positive reviews on Yelp, so we decided it was time to give them a shot. The space is clean and minimalist, with large LED TV's for the various parts of the menu. We quickly made our selections. My companion opted for the riced cauliflower base, salmon for protein, and a combination of The Company Sauce and the Spicy Miso sauce. She got cucumbers, cilantro, onions, sesame seeds, wasabi peas, jalapenos, ginger, seaweed, and a massive pile of masago (fish eggs/roe). She also put quite a bit of togarashi seasoning on top. I opted for white rice with spicy tuna, along with the Spicy Miso sauce mixed in with a bit of The Company Sauce on top. For toppings I went with onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and a generous few spoonfuls of masago. Our food was great. If you want quantity, you'll get more tuna than you will salmon. The masago is a great protein boost for cheap, and highly recommended. It's well worth the extra dollar. While the Spicy Miso was a touch salty for my taste, it was still good. The spicy tuna wasn't very spicy, but that was easily rectified with some Sriracha. The overall flavors were great, the ingredients were fresh, and the neither of us felt unsatisfied by the regular portion. There is also the option of the large portion, if you have a more serious appetite. If you're in the mood for some poke, stop on in. I doubt you'll be disappointed! read more
7 years ago
Delicious & healthy! This is my new fav DSM spot! It's very clean inside and the staff is friendly and helpful. I did the build your own, with Ahi Tuna and cauliflower "rice". Mixed in cucumber, onion, edamame, cilantro & hijiki seaweed. The Company Sauce was bomb and topped it with sesame seeds, crispy onions & wasabi aioli!!! I should have taken a pic bc it was AMAZING and beautiful. If you are looking for something quick & healthy this place is a must! Plus they validate your parking! read more
I saw there was a new Poké place in town and I'm so glad I went and tried it! The staff was incredibly informative and helpful when selecting options. Personally, I went with a bowl consisting of white rice, Salmon, cucumber and edamame all tossed in a citrus ponzu sauce. This was all topped with green onions, little crunchy bits, roe, avocado with some spicy mayo and eel sauce. It was absolutely delicious. The warm rice with the cold fish and vegetables and sauces was a delightful combo. Everything was fresh and they make their own delicious sauces. The sauces really did add a great touch. Their large selection of choices was also fantastic. You were able to really make each bowl your own and you could make something different on each trip to The Poké Company. I recommend anyone who enjoys sushi try this place out! It was delightful! read more
3 years ago
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Is the cauliflower rice option cooked? In other words, is it hard or soft?
It is cooked - soft like the rice would be. I love it!
