Bay Poke is so good, with one exception: the rice is so bad. They have a wide selection of fish; everything I've tried (tuna, savory tuna, albacore, octopus, salmon) tastes great. They serve generous scoops of seaweed salad and imitation crab. Avocado is extra, but it's extra everywhere. Savory Tuna, a bit more Hawaiian-style, is my favorite, and one of the features Bay Poke has that sets it apart from other poke shops in the area. They also have a nice selection of toppings, including fried garlic, fried onion, pineapple, and edamame, to call out some of the less-commonly available ones. There's Dole Whip, a treat that always brings memories of warm days and cold sweets. Just please, please fix the rice. I've been three times, the rice was undercooked every time. I've resorted to the salad base, which is good for my carb intake, but lousy for my poke fix. read more

Favorite Poke spot in the area. Every thing taste fresh, and the staff is super friendly. The menu is you run of the mill poke menu. Every once a while they will add items onto the menu. read more

Bay Poke - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Bay Poke really jam packs their bowls! The service here was my favorite since with Poke places people usually know what they want but I never do ... Workers were super patient though and gave many suggestions and recommendations as well. They did not hold back at all when filling my bowl and even needed two hands to close it!! I got the medium which was enough to make me pretty full and my friend got the large which really threw him over the edge. Great place , amazing service, well worth the price read more

Very friendly place, generous portions of fish. For me, the fish quality seemed to be same as most poke places, except for fish king ($$, glendale). So if you want a decent place, I'd say it's worth going. No need to go for medium unless you are starving. read more

Not a huge poke eater but I was feeling it today! So I tried out this spot and loved it. Like I said I don't eat it much but for me this is a place I would return. Staff is nice. And it is affordable for as much food as you get - that's a small in my picture!! In total I paid about $12 for the bowl & the soup. Also, I'm a sucker for a good miso soup (ya I know I'm lame) haha but I really loved the miso soup. If you enjoy miso you should def get it cause it's just $1.50 Parking is easy & it's a quick place to grab some food read more

Bay Poke - Small Poke Bowl & Miso Soup - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ingredients were very fresh. I really liked my poke. I like that the girl was using mask when she prepared my plate. Place looks very clean. It is a very small place, but they have few tables outside. Smaller portions compared to other poke places. read more

Fresh ingredients many sides and sauces to choose from. The reason why I gave 2 stars is the fish was frozen and the fish portions were on the skimpy side...The scooper used was the size of a table spoon .... read more

Bay Poke - Where's the fish??? - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here right after class. Ordered the large poke bowl which came with 4 scoops of fish. I asked for half brown rice/half salad base w/ spicy tuna, spicy salmon, scallops, shrimp, onions, and cucumbers. The sauces I picked were gochujang, spicy mayo, and spicy ponzu. For toppings I got seaweed salad, imitation crab, corn, mango, ginger, green onions, and furikake. Adding avocado was $1 extra. All of the ingredients tasted very fresh which was nice. Personally, I regret getting the spicy mayo sauce because it just made the poke bowl taste like every poke bowl I've had. It also drowned out the gochujang flavor. Gochujang isn't offered at most poke places so having it as an option was great! The spice level was pretty mild though, and I would have appreciated a spicier option. The workers were nice and accommodating. The environment was very clean, which is a great sign. I think the price was decent, could be better. 5 stars for the gochujang, fresh fish, cleanliness, and kind workers. read more

Bay Poke - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

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NEVER AGAIN! prices have gone up while the quality has gone DOWN! Chewy old raw fish we kept having to spit out. Unripe, hard avocado that tastes sour...Bay used to be so good. Not any more. Sad. We'll continue to go to Go Go sushi the next block over, no biggie. Bye Bay! PS Got food poisoning on my last visit...UNACCEPTABLE!!! OWNERS. STEP UP YOUR GAME!!! read more

I ordered take out poke from them and it was packaged different from others. I had the salad base and my friends had white rice. It came in two boxes so the poke juice didn't land on the rice. Portions are quite small as well, I ordered large with 4 scoops of protein but the total weight with the toppings were just a handful. Flavors were so so as well, some of the fish had no flavor at all, which amplified the fishy smell... very so so read more

Large Half rice, half salad Salmon Spicy salmon Spicy tuna Shrimp Variety of toppings Variety of sauces I loved it! So fresh, so tasty! The sauces were not as good as other places but I didn't mind since the flavors were spot on. The rice is the best poke rice I've had so far. The portions are huge and worth the money. I should've asked for extra sauce since it soaked up by the time I got home. Will definitely be visiting Bay Poke again! read more

Pretty good poke here, I like that they have multiple options for the base of the poke bowl which are salad, white rice, and brown rice. Next, they have different types of sashimi like salmon, tuna, but also spicy tuna and spicy salmon which are my two favourites. There are also different toppings that you are able to choose and help to increase the number of servings of vegetables that you get within the bowl. Lastly, they have multiple drinks that you can choose from like bubble tea and regular tea which help to quench your thirst or compliment your meal. Aside from good food, they also have a good rewards program: Fivestars that can help you earn a free drink or bowl once you meet the number of stars required. read more

Super friendly and helpful staff. Everything was so fresh and they had great suggestions. They just won a citywide award for the best poke in Pasadena ...well deserved! Thanks guys! We'll be back! read more

Bay Poke - We meant to take a picture before we started to eat... But it was too good! - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Must must try this place called Bay Poke! Nicely done! Awesome guys! Great job!! Keep it up guys!! :) read more

Bay Poke - So, we want to this place called Bay Poke... such a pleasant experience here at Bay Poke. Great stuff, friendly and quick service. - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

After 9 months of avoiding raw fish while pregnant, I have had an understandably massive desire to make up my sushi/poke deficit since having the wee one. A friend of ours ordered us take out bowls from Bay Poke for a group of four, and my fishy desire was more than satisfied by my poke bowl! Bay Poke has an excellent selection of seafood, all of which was very fresh and moist. Generous, almost too big chunks of fish, even for the regular bowl. Huge assortment of toppings as well, and the option for add ones like avocado as well. Brown rice, white rice, and mixed greens available as the base options. What really impressed us was that the to go bowls were packaged with the rice and toppings/fish separately, so that the two different temperatures didn't mix and make a muddled mess. A regular bowl is just under $10 bucks and is a fresh and tasty seafood symphony - will definitely return as this is likely to be our new favorite poke place in the area! read more

Pretty good! It's been ages since I had poke, so I decided to give this neighborhood spot a try for takeout. I was excited that I could order via their website in the times of COVID, but the caveat there is you still have to pay onsite. Kind of defeats the purpose of using their website since you still have to make contact, but I guess it gives you time to really peruse the menu. The menu had a good mix of proteins, toppings, and sauces and I liked being able to mix and match everything. I ordered greens for base with spicy tuna, spicy salmon, green onion, jalapeno, seaweed salad, masago eggs, crispy garlic, crispy, onion, and furikake. I thought I ordered spicy ponzu but must've accidentally ordered spicy mayo (no bigs). This wasn't my favorite poke ever, but it was certainly satisfying (especially for these hot days). I do wish I'd known the jalapenos were pickled instead of fresh (I guess I would've seen that if ordering onsite though). My partner picked this up for us and had no issues there. I appreciate how they pack the bases separately from the poke so everything stays fresh. This ran us about $29 for two medium bowls before tip. Not the cheapest lunch you can get in Pasadena, but also pretty fair considering you're eating fresh seafood and a bunch of other goodies. Won't be racing back, but would return next time the poke craving hits! read more

It was my first time trying Bay Poke and my first impression was so-so. First thing I was frustrated with was the service. The employees are not the friendliest. They act completely annoyed no matter which one you speak with. Second was the portions of the fish. Although the bowls are large, I think the fish portions and scoops are super small compared to other poke places I've tried. There are lots of options to choose from and you get 5 scoops but the scoop portions are tiny. I would give them another chance but this is definitely not my go-to spot for poke. read more

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We love Bay Poke. It's our guilty pleasure go-to for ordering in during the pandemic. The fish is fresh, the portions are generous, and the sauces and ingredients are delicious. And it's very reasonably priced. Last night, they delivered a bowl that was accidentally full of eel sauce. This was a rare mistake by a great restaurant. I called to inquire, and the shift lead Joseph was very apologetic, and immediately processed a refund. This kind of responsible no nonsense customer service is what all restaurants should strive for. Can't wait to order from them again! read more

Been here 4 times and I'm still loving it! Always choosing raw salmon as my protein. Checked in everytime with a free drink. Signed up in their rewards program and got a free pineapple whip. Let me tell you, the serving was huge! Had to share it with my SO. read more

Bay Poke - Medium bowl with 3 scoops salmon - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Bay Poke is one of my favorite poke spots in Pasadena, if not the greater San Gabriel Valley area. They definitely don't skimp on the portions here. The regular bowl comes with three scoops of fish while the large comes with five (!!!) and can easily be shared between two people. If you come here, I recommend choosing tamago (egg) as one of your proteins. Adding a non-seafood item to your bowl may not seem worth it, but the creaminess of the tamago complements any other fish quite nicely, in my opinion. Also, Bay Poke serves Dole whip! I don't think it's the same Dole whip of Disneyland fame, since the only two locations you can get that are at Disneyland (obviously) and at the Dole Plantation in Hawaii (according to one Disneyland employee, anyway). Still, it's a tasty treat and an added bonus on a hot SoCal summer day. The owner, John, is a really nice guy (I used to be his neighbor, but that's a different story), and the employees who work here are super friendly as well. Would highly recommend! read more

Hello My name is Collin and I went to bay poke the food was good sushi was 56/100.The thing I didn't like was the rice it was hard.I love the service they gave me everything you need read more

This place used to be a frozen yogurt place. They remodeled the whole inside and it looks so much better. It's very clean inside. I ordered a medium which was $11.95. It comes with 3 scoops of protein. I had albacore, salmon and spicy tuna. They have mandarin oranges here as their topping choices which I've never seen at other places. My total came out to be just under $13. Pricing is pretty good in my opinion. What I ordered here would have cost me about $15 elsewhere. I've been to a lot of poke places and am very picky about my poke. I like their house sauce! It has this sweet tangy taste. The spicy mayo level of spice was just right for me. I will definitely come back here again if I'm ever in the area. Their portion for rice/salad ratio is kind of small tho. I think maybe it's the size of the round containers they put it in? read more

Bay Poke - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is my favorite poke place in town! And I've gone to poke places in the LA and OC area. I love how large the bowls are, and I feel like they are such a great value relative to the price. They offer unlimited toppings (like wow!) and that DEFINITELY makes the bowls more worth their price! I absolutely love this place and I will come back again and again and again! read more

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My poke bowl is like a bowl of soup. Yes adding condinements but you should know to add the right amount or keep it on the side not mix all into a bowl of soup. Disappointed read more

Bay Poke - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

I wish I could give this place 100 one star reviews. I used to absolutely love this place idk what happened. almost $15 for a small bowl with tax and my poke tastes like straight acid???? WHY? It tastes so bad I can't even believe It. Like I said I used to love this place so I keep having bad experiences but giving It another chance and I regret It. This place also gave me pretty bad food poisoning a while back which I just remembered. Oh also something that happens every time I come here is I ask for a little bit of something and they drown my bowl in It and ruin It. I'm never coming here again. read more

My favorite poke place in Pasadena! Their fish is always fresh and I get my fix here. Definitely try this place out when you're in town. read more

Bay Poke - Best Poke. Large bowl - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great food and great service. Love all the options for my bowl as well as my options for tea! Quality and freshness with every bowl. Must try if you are in the neighborhood. Parking is a challenge because of the shopping center. I will be back. read more

Bay Poke - Healthy amount of food and healthy for the body - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

This review is for an Uber Eats order placed with Bay Poke. Order was placed through the app at 7:08pm and expected to arrive anytime between 8:15-8:25pm. It was delayed to 8:45pm instead and when I called the restaurant directly to ask the reason for the delay, they explained that they had a large volume of walk-in and online orders that they prep right when they receive the order but that my order is ready now. I said okay and the order was again delayed to 8:55pm. This place closes at 9pm so I was like wtf? A 2 HOUR PREP TIME for raw fishwith other condiments that they had laying around buffet style. That's fucking ridiculous. In that amount of time, they can go out, bait and catch a live fish, clean it, and serve the sucker. NEVER AGAIN. read more

It has been a few years since I first tried this Poke restaurant and I must say that things have improved quite a bit in terms of value. My wife and daughter needed a quick bite that was near our house and this type of cuisine fit the bill for my daughter's tastes and recent interest in eating healthier. The two of them opted for the medium sized bowl which includes 3 scoops of protein while I ordered the large, which comes with a nice portion of 4 scoops of protein for $18.95. The protein selection is good, and I chose to order scallop, tofu, salmon, and tuna. I have a huge appetite and was concerned that I wouldn't get the calories in for a weight lifting workout at the gym following my visit here. However, I wasn't disappointed, and the portions for the rice, proteins, greens, and toppings were generous. It is certainly better than I remembered from my last visit. My only quibble was that the scallops seemed a little bland, as they felt like they were just boiled. It would have been really great if these were offered as a raw option, to give it a little more kick in terms of umami. Service is very friendly and helpful. The seating area both inside and outside is kept clean, which made for a pleasant dining experience. In the context of neighboring restaurants in Pasadena where it typically costs $20 or more per person to dine, this is a nice choice if you want a nutritious, filling lunch that doesn't break your wallet. The fact that it is situated in the Vons parking lot also makes running errands a bit more convenient if you need to get shopping done too. read more

This is just an average poke place. Nothing too special about it. Portions are pretty good, however, that was the only thing that really surprised me. It helped my poke fix but nothing stood out. read more

Bay Poke - Small Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

I slowly made my way to try poke and this place is exceptional. One thing I love is that they don't charge extra for every additional topping which let's be honest those extra topping make your poke bowl that much better. I love the spicy tuna and spicy salmon. The food always tastes super fresh and they are so generous with the portions it's totally worth your buck. Their Thai tea is also amazing not too sweet but so tasty. This place is small but great definitely a poke gem. Price points are reasonable and the food is always exceptional. Note they are always busy when I've gone so I like to order ahead just so I can avoid waiting. read more

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Ordered on UberEats and order kept getting delayed for an hour. The poor Uber driver went to the restaurant twice and food was still not ready. I finally called the restaurant and the reason I was given was that they "were a little busy." Don't order on Friday nights I guess because you'll be SOL. read more

First time here and it was so good!!! I ordered the regular bowl, Brown rice, seaweed salad, spicy tuna, salmon, ahi tuna. I like it simple. The regular bowl was definitely more than enough food for me. Order online for convenience (I did). read more

Bay Poke - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

I ate a delicious lunch here, and it's very easy to order your bowl on site and then eat at the outdoor tables. Tables have good distance between them, so grab your chopsticks and napkins and eat your poke while it's fresh! Bowls are filling with rice (or salad) as a base. I had fresh salmon and a nice, spicy cubed tuna. I've had their eggs, tofu and shrimp before, which are all good. Topped with ponzu sauce and added seaweed salad, cucumber, ginger and edamame. Yum! Jasmine iced tea was really good, too. With many of us looking for outdoor eating options, it's nice to see that casual places like Bay Poke are stepping up their game, and making outdoor dining enjoyable. read more

Consistency is key, I live just up the street from this location where there are many other places and at that poke places to pick from. But for my household we choose Bay Poke. There's a greeting upon entering, there's a place for sanitizing and distance between you and the host placing your food order. I order three different meals for the family. A medium salad bowl for hubby, a medium brown rice bowl for me and a kid size rice bowl for my daughter. Which getting her to eat is sometimes trying. But going here she has her favorites such as we do and she eats it all, always asking for me! The food always taste good and if you want a little sweet I definitely recommend the dole whip. So next time you don't feel like cooking or want to get something fast go to bay poke they won't let you down! read more

June 2020 update. I've been back a few times and I have to say it's more delicious and the fish is fresher than ever! You guys have been doing such an amazing job with regards to social distancing cleanliness and sanitation for COVID-19. Your staff is so friendly the food is delicious! I've been back three or four times and each time I am impressed you guys are doing an excellent job thanks for the great service and delicious fresh Poke read more

I like this poke place. They have really large portions, and everything is fresh. I like that you can add edamame beans but my favorite thing about this place is the ability to get a dole whip for dessert! Like being in Disneyland without the crowds. read more

Bay Poke - Their regular size is pretty big - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Pretty good but the medium bowl is literally half the size of my usual poke place's. And this place is more expensive also.

Another poke place that popped up in LA, and Bay Poke is just as good as many of the other places I've tried. They have a solid selection of toppings, from a seaweed salad to various colored tobiko. They're very generous with their toppings, so your bowl ends up looking pretty colorful. The mandarin oranges were a special option, and they added a punch of sweetness to the overall savory bowl. The fish tasted pretty fresh, and their scoops are pretty big. I added a bunch of sauce drizzles on top, which was nicely marinated into the fish. The regular bowl was bigger than what I was used to, so that's a perk. Parking can get difficult during busy hours, as it shares a lot with a bunch of other stores and a market. Would come here again for decently priced poke bowls! read more

Bay Poke - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Pretty much happy about not having to go to Old Town Pasadena for Poke. Bay Poke is the new kid on the Colorado block. I was dam excited when I heard they are coming to town. Conveniently located in the Vons shopping center and nicely nested next to Chase, This small establishment is very clean that provide above average service. Poke: Fresh Chilled Big selections Unlimited toppings Dole Whip: Standard Not too sweet Could live without Their salmon is sashimi quality and delicious. Seaweed is a tad salty but I love the ocean after taste. Tuna was fresh and better than expected. Oh yeah free fountain drink with Yelp check in folks. read more

Bay Poke - Large poke enough for two sorta. - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

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