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    Unreal Poke

    4.7 (202 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    John T.

    Background about shop/owners: Unreal Poke is an authentic, Native Hawaiian-owned food business founded by Jordan "JMKM" Maldonado and Imran Ashraf. Started in 2023 as a roving food pop-up rooted in cultural authenticity and food activism. Gained a following at popular Southern California events like Smorgasburg LA, the 626 Night Market, and Coachella. Reflects the family history and multicultural, plantation-rooted ʻohana of Maldonado's background from Pepeʻekeo, Hawaii. Mission Statement: Unreal Poke is poke that goes beyond trends. We embrace culture and tradition for a true taste of Hawaii. We believe in quality, and integrity and accurate representation of our culture. Background On Visit: As I was driving back from running errands, I saw a decent size line outside of the shop. I was sooo curious that I decided to wait with all the other people outside. Stage Of Shop: It's been open for a month Restroom: One unisex restroom for all to use. Ask for the code. Credit Cards: They're accepted Location/Parking: Located in a small plaza. Parking can be found in their shared parking lot. You can also find street parking. Just be mindful of the parking signs. Ambiance/Decor: Small little shop with minimal furnishings to sit and eat on. Most of the patrons just take it to go. Service: Service was good. The staffer at the register (owner's cousin) was friendly and offered great suggestions for patronizing the shop for the very first time. Food didn't take long to come out. Food Of Choice: 1) Garlic Crunch Ahi: Definitely tasted the freshness and garlic of the ahi. All the ingredients blended well and loved the crunch texture. 2) Mac Salad: Got half a pound of the mac salad. I probably should have gotten a quarter of pound. It tasted great though. 3) Spam Masubi: I did like the spam masubi. Unreal Poke For Thought: I wouldn't mind coming back. I would like to try their poke bomb or uala mash on my next visit.

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    Emmelynn G.

    This was sooo good. I went for the first time on a Saturday for dinner and I couldn't stop thinking about it... so I went back the next day for lunch! It is a bit pricey but ur paying for quality. The flavors were on point; the rice was not dry, the mac salad was delicious. Limited seating inside. They have a lot of utensils and sauces and to go bags. They also have self-serve water available. I can't wait to come back!

    Linh Y.

    I was at the 626 Night Market in Arcadia recently. One of the booths was promoting the 2026-2027 MySGV X 626 Night Market Passport Limited Edition and MySGV Boba Passport. Both are valid through June 30, 2027. I didn't hesitate and bought both passports for $40. What a deal! Unreal Poke is 1 out of the 24 participating restaurants in the MySGV food passport. It was my 2nd restaurant visited and stamp acquired. Superb! I've never been here before until now. They are a small and quaint corner shop located in an unknown plaza on Baldwin Ave in Arcadia. Very limited inside seating with maybe about 2-3 small tables. It's mostly a take-out place IMHO. One all gender restroom available for customer use only. Besides delicious poke and other Hawaiian inspired foods, they also sell merchandise, snacks, condiments, and more. Now let's talk about their free food offering. Wow, one 1/4 lb Fresh Poke of one flavor was my choice! What a generous offer! Thanks Unreal Poke! Staff was super friendly and nice. Great quality and fresh selection of various pokes. I love salmon so I got the Shoyu Salmon Poke as my poke flavor of choice (lots of salmon chunks, tasty sesame poke sauce plus onions, cucumbers, green onions, seaweed were the perfect complements to the salmon). YUM! In support of biz, I also got 1 spam musubi (good, but too much rice and not enough spam), 1 small uala mash (very tasty with a slight hint of salty flavor), and 1 guava cake (nice and fluffy, but needs more deep guava flavor). YES, it's UNREAL POKE! Highly recommend for the poke connoisseurs. I'll be back for more of the real deal poke. Btw, parking is a bit of a challenge and somewhat tight. Best to come here early to snatch a good parking spot and their premium poke because when they sell out, that's it for the day. Do check their business hours before visiting because they close between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM and reopen back up at 4:00 PM on most days.

    Annabelle H.

    Was visiting family in SoCal when my friend told me Unreal Poke was doing BOGO until they sold out. I already had dinner plans, but had to call and see if they had any ulua mash left because my boyfriend still hadn't tried it and I wanted to bring some home. They said they had 4 pints left, so I immediately headed over. I grabbed the rest of the ulua mash and kalua pork. They didn't have enough kalua pork for 2 pounds, so they only charged me for half a pound with the BOGO deal and gave me the rest anyway! They also threw in a pack of poke bombs on the house! I shared the poke bombs with the friend who told me about the BOGO (she actually hadn't tried Unreal Poke yet), and she LOVED them and the ulua mash. I was also able to share the rest with my sister, boyfriend, and another friend back in NorCal, and everyone loved it. My boyfriend's family is from Hawaii and so he's so excited to actually try their poke next time he's in SoCal. We always complain about how mainland poke just isn't the same! Special shoutout to Renato (sorry if I'm spelling that wrong!) for being so chill and really hooking it up. Loved chatting with him, and I'm so glad I got to share the aloha with friends and family because of him!

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    Tiffany T.

    My poke prayers were finally answered when I learned of Unreal Poke opening a brick-and-mortar spot in the SGV. Many of us are already familiar with the build-your-own poke bowl concept, which was popularized more than a decade ago, but authentic, premade Hawaiian poke has remained harder to come by. This place brings traditional island flavors to the SGV with a poke counter-style concept featuring poke bowls, poke-by-the-pound, poke bombs, and combo plates. Ahi tuna is the star of the show here. I've tried both the spicy and the garlic crunch flavors, both of which were fresh and delicious. Each bowl comes with furikake rice and your choice of a side, which includes seaweed salad, crab salad, mac salad, and more. You can also choose up to two flavors, which adds some nice variety to an already generous portion. I also really enjoyed the Spam musubi; it was the best I've had yet, with perfectly seared Spam and a flavorful sauce. Service is quite efficient, so despite how busy it can get, the food comes out relatively quickly. The cashiers are also friendly and patient when answering questions. Seating is limited, with only a handful of tables, so you may be better off taking your order to-go. Overall, this has quickly become my favorite poke spot in the 626. My only feedback is that while the ahi tuna offerings have been delicious, I would love to see other seafood poke varieties such as salmon, scallop, or yellowtail.

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    David W.

    First time checking out Unreal Poke in Arcadia and I was pleasantly surprised. I got the regular poke bowl with spicy tuna. The spicy tuna was really flavorful and had a nice little kick to it. Everything tasted fresh, and the flavors worked really well together. I especially liked that the spicy tuna had plenty of flavor without being overly spicy. Definitely legit poke, and the portion was pretty good for a regular size. I pretty much enjoyed every bite and finished the whole bowl. I also noticed they have a Poke Bombs special -- buy two and get one free. Didn't try them this time, but I'll probably give them a shot on my next visit. One thing to keep in mind is that parking can be a little hard to find during lunchtime. The shop itself is also pretty small, so seating is limited. That being said, neither of those things really affected my dining experience. Once I got my food and sat down, I was happy with my meal. Overall, really enjoyed my first visit. Nothing fancy, just fresh and flavorful poke that hit the spot. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area and craving a poke bowl.

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    Jesus S.

    Best poke I've had since visiting Hawaii!!! I was in the area to check out the arboretum plant show and decided to stop by for some poke prior. So happy I did. It was amazing! Food: 5/5!! Poke was fresh, the purple mash was soooo good! Reminded me of Hawaii! Wish I liverd closer I'd go once a week for sure. Service: 5/5!! Everyone was kind even though they had a packed restaurant. Line went outside, but they were quick and very nice regardless. Ambiance: 5/5! Small little Hawaiian poke vibes. 100% recommend.

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    Hollie W.

    The best addition to SGV!! I was so excited when they finally opened a storefront. My favorite poke flavor I've tried is the ginger scallion ahi! All of their fish is super fresh, and the sides are also really tasty. They're really great at explaining the menu and they let me try a sample of a side I was curious about. The biggest downside is the parking lot of the plaza. It's really small and tough to find parking during the busy times. There's also only a few tables inside, so you may have to grab and go!

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    Jennifer S. M.

    This place is poppin! After my husband and I redeemed our SGV Passport offer, we agreed with the hype. My husband got the Ginger Scallion, I got the Kim Chee Cucumber, and we purchased an additional pound of the Ginger Scallion to take home. By the time we got there, the premium selections were sold out. We were told that they always run out in the morning and that line is out the door. We weren't planning to stop by in the morning anytime soon, so we grabbed what they had available. The tuna was fresh in both servings. The Ginger Scallion was light, flavorful, and balanced. I ate the pound we took home with white rice; I prefer to eat it that way. The Kim Chee Cucumber can be enjoyed on its own. This one had a great kick to it! We enjoyed this one very much. The staff were all friendly and personable. There was a line when we got there, but not long enough for it to be out the door. There are a few seats inside if you'd like to enjoy it there. They also have a self-serve water station, merch, snacks and drinks you can purchase. Overall, I recommend Unreal Poke! The poke was zestful, the portions were generous, and they have a great selection. We will be back hopefully in the morning to get their premium ahi!

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    Kay M.

    Parking was difficult to find on their lot. Came during a weekend dinner time. Place was really small and packed. It was hard to move around. Got the 1/2 pound of Ahi Garlic Crunch Tuna for $18. Ate the tuna as soon as we got it. It was really and full of flavor. Felt $18 was expensive 1/2 a pound.

    hawaiian shoyu limu and garlic crunch regular bowl with 'uala mash (hawaiian sweet potato)
    Rachel L.

    Stopped by on a weekday afternoon and only had to wait about 10 minutes. The restaurant is located in a small plaza with shared parking. The ambiance was casual, with limited indoor seating, so it may be more convenient as a takeout spot. The staff was also very friendly! I was surprised to see that they only served ahi tuna, with no other fish options. I ordered a regular bowl with Hawaiian shoyu limu, garlic crunch, and 'uala mash (Hawaiian sweet potato). Even though tuna isn't usually my top pick for fish, this bowl was surprisingly good. The tuna was extremely fresh and had a uniquely firm, chewy texture without tasting overly fishy. The texture was probably what made this poke bowl stand out the most. I also liked the subtle sweetness of the 'uala mash. Between the Hawaiian shoyu limu, which came with seaweed, and the garlic crunch, I personally preferred the garlic crunch. It was more flavorful, and the crunch added a nice textural contrast to the tuna. I would definitely come back again for the tuna!

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    Kevin M.

    SGV Passport x Unreal Poke! My wife and I were excited to come to their location as we tried Unreal Poke when they were vendors at the Yelpies last year. Parking in this complex can be a challenge. However, you can park on streets nearby and just walk. The location was poppin' on a weekend afternoon. The line was almost out the door! It's a tight space as it's mostly a quick service spot. There are only a few tables inside the restaurant if you wanna dine in. There is also a bathroom. They offer snacks and merch such as tee shirts for sale. Water dispenser is also available for customers. We redeemed our SGV passport deals for the 1/4 poke and order 1/2lb for ourselves. Unfortunately their premium fresh 'ahi was sold out for the day. We ended up ordering the getting our redemption for the Kim Chee Cucumber and Ginger Scallion. The 1/2lb we ordered was of the Ginger Scallion as well. We dined in as the rush of customers dwindled down. Our orders were ready in about 10 minutes to our surprise they gave us extra poke in the 1/2 containers as well! Whether intentional or unintentional that was awesome! Mahalo for that! The Ginger Scallion & Kim Chee Cucumber were both very good! My wife and I were both in awe and happy with the poke! The Kim Chee Cucumber has good spice to it and I'm a fan of spice! My take away from each bite was how freshness of the 'ahi. It most definitely reminded me of Hawaii. Not sure if salmon options will be available, but what they serve up now is good enough for me. My wife and I look forward to returning again and hopefully being able to try a bowl next time. Great customer service and great poke! Thanks! ( ^_^)b

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    May W.

    Premium poke and the uala mash does run out pretty quick by the time dinner rolls around. Standard poke bowls are pretty filling. They do provide quite a lot of tuna. Choose between 2 ahi flavors, 1 side, and provides standard rice. The standard ahi tuna should be paired the rice beceause it cuts some of the savoriness down. Texture is buttery.

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    4.6(108 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    This review is for their hot foods only. I wouldn't recommend their grocery items because it's…read moreseemingly more expensive than other Japanese markets I've been to. Having gone to mitsuwa and Tokyo central countless times, Tozai really hits the spot when it comes to affordable Japanese food that actually tastes good. My only complaint is that their rice seems a bit overcooked. It's too mushy for my liking. Teriyaki chicken - extremely generous with the rice. The teriyaki chicken actually has a char taste to it which adds so much flavor to the chicken. There isn't too much teriyaki sauce, which I like. Tempura bento - really loved the tempura in here. Everything was fried just right. The batter is crispy and light. It's not greasy at all. The side dishes were delicious. The fried wontons were good but the fried shumai had a bit of a porky taste to it. California rolls - probably the best I've had in a Japanese market. The rice actually has a slight vinegar taste to it, which is lacking at other places. Croquette - it's meatless but still so good. It's potato only but has an occasional cheesy fragrance to it. Definitely coming back again for the food

    Really small mom and pop Japanese market. I went there to check it the Sushi. Pretty good prices!…read more The rice in the nigiri is kinda hard. But the salmon is really good. Tuna is just ok. I would come back if I wanted something really quick. But I think I would still suck with Yama it I have time.

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