I love this place! It's so dang good and I'm always craving it! I love the tofu and shiitake mixture for vegetarians like my husband, it has so much flavor and never misses each time we get it! The portions are great and I love the various options they have! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke (Medium) with tofu, cucumbers, onions, seaweed salad, avocado, crab salad, tempura flakes, furikake - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

After about a year of not visiting, I decided to give this place another try following a previous DoorDash mishap. I had spoken with the owner at the time--who was very kind--and based on that interaction, I chose to take my earlier review down. Unfortunately, this experience left me just as disappointed as before. I placed an order through DoorDash and received it about 45 minutes later, which I understood since the app noted they were busier than usual. No issue there. The problem started when I checked the receipt on the sealed bag--it had my name and all the correct ingredients listed. However, when I opened it (and it was clearly still sealed, so not a driver issue), it turned out to be someone else's order entirely, with completely different items. This is very similar to my previous experience, where part of my order was missing altogether. At this point, it's hard to justify giving them another chance. It's especially frustrating because the food itself has been great when it's correct. Issues like this point to a lack of quality control, whether that's from insufficient training or not taking enough care when preparing orders. Poke isn't cheap, so when mistakes like this happen--especially more than once--it's incredibly disappointing. Sadly, this will likely be the last time I order from here. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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Got a to go poke bowl yesterday and felt really disappointed. The quality has gone down and they are definitely skimping on the portions. Not to mention the prices. It's not worth for what you're getting. Back then they would load up your bowl for a reasonable price but now, it's a barely filled bowl for $20. The salmon tasted okay, however, the hamachi had a lot of oxidation that I thought they messed up and gave me tuna instead. Not to mention, they served me day old rice. How do I know this? My boyfriend saw the rice cooker had a note that said 2/22 and the rice was dry and a bit crunchy. So sad to see this place go downhill. I used to go here very often when they first opened. The next time I'll be here won't be until a long time. read more

Great poke. The standout to me is the ahi tuna! They have good student deals as well as a taco Tuesday deal for their poke tacos. Service is very friendly and inside there is enough room for seating. I love the sauces in the tacos as well! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Ahi Poke Tacos (3 tacos per order) and Salmon Poke Tacos (3 tacos per order) - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

I place my order through doordash. The poke tasted fresh and the fish seemed high quality. Unfortunately, I got the cucumbers as the base sadly all of the cucumbers in my bowl were very bitter, so I ended up removing them. I also added extra scoops of protein, but the portion size seemed quite small and didn't appear to reflect the extra protein I paid for "Extra xharge of each 2.50". Overall, the fresh poke was good, but the bitter cucumbers and disappointing protein portion affected my experience. read more

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I am disappointed with the portion for the price. Most likely not coming back. The pictures from other reviews are looking so good. This is not what I expected. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

my go spot for poke when i'm in the area! It's very clean inside and lots to choose from the menu. Their miso soup is so yummy!!! I tried their cooked salmon taco for the first time and the salmon was perfect, though the sauce was at the bottom so barely tasted it. but their portion for the poke bowl was pretty good as well. Service was great, only two people working but it wasn't that busy when I visited so everything was pretty fast. read more

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I ordered online when I was craving poke and experienced a quick and fast pickup. The menu was easy to understand and I liked all the different options. I also liked how seaweed salad was included as a topping! The portion size is good for the price you pay. One thing I would change is that the sushi rice was more on the colder side and I would've liked it to be room temp/warmer like how other places have it. The shop looked clean and is conveniently located in a plaza on Capitol Expwy with lots of parking. I'll be back when I need my next poke fix! read more

Came here for the first time and had an awesome experience! The location is super convenient with plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is clean, open, and welcoming. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They explained the menu and even accommodated a couple of my special request. I ordered the regular build your own poke bowl with three scoops: Ahi, tuna, salmon, and Hamachi. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. I really love that you can customize your bowl exactly how you like it, from the base to the topping and sauces. One of the highlights was how thoughtful the staff were. There was a song playing in the background and I wanted to Shazam, but I missed it. I asked the staff about that particular song, and they were kind enough to play it again and even showed me the title of the song! Little things like that go a long way. I will definitely be back soon to try more from the menu, especially those tacos! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Went here for a quick lunch and was really impressed! Service was fast, the place was clean, and the food was absolutely delicious. Perfect spot if you want something tasty without the wait. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

This poke spot is relatively more expensive compared to other spots, the starting price for a small was already over $20 which was a bit insane. They offer great variety of fish options but not enough other misc toppings. Also, just off the base price alone the scoops are pretty small, they are a bit skimpy on the fish. When i walked in it was also pretty hot in there, outside was much cooler. I felt a bit bad for the employees having to work in hot conditions. Also a hot establishment serving raw fish is a bit concerning. read more

There are plenty of poke spots in the Bay Area, but not all are created equal. I'm super picky when it comes to raw fish since I have a weak stomach, so freshness is a top priority for me. First impressions: This place is super clean and feels brand new. The ingredients are fresh, the interior is nicely chilled, and the fish looks vibrant and high-quality. Definitely all green flags! I love that they offer a variety of sauces, toppings, and add-ins, including tempura flakes, which I wish every poke spot had. The tempura flakes coat the fish, adding a nice crunch and texture. If they also offered masago as a mix-in, it would be perfect. The service was great. The employee who helped me was super friendly and welcoming. For my first visit, I ordered a regular-sized bowl with all salmon, salad mix, crab salad, edamame, avocado ($1.50 extra), cucumber, green onions, nori, furikake, and both spicy and non-spicy tempura flakes. For sauces, I chose spicy mayo, unagi sauce, and spicy ponzu. The poke here isn't traditional Hawaiian style, but it's similar to Poke House except its way better. There are so many delicious options on the menu, and I also noticed they offer wonton chips as a side, which I'll definitely try next time. I'll definitely be back! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Serving Food for Ants. (Sarcastic) I am all for supporting small neighborhood businesses, but I didn't realize "small business" meant the food portions would be microscopic. I ordered their "large" bowl, which turned out to be the exact size of a side salad bowl. It was roughly 80% white rice and 100% disappointment. For the protein, the server whipped out an ice cream scoop so incredibly small it belonged in a dollhouse. But the real magic trick happened right in front of my eyes. The server scooped up my food, paused, looked at the bowl, and decided I was living too luxuriously. She actually reached in, took two tiny pieces of sushi out of my bowl, and dropped them back into their container. Heaven forbid I get a 13 grams of fish! When I asked for extra sauce to drown my mountain of plain rice, she carefully rationed out a few single drops like it was liquid gold. To top it all off, the register had the audacity to ask for a tip at checkout. I skipped it faster than she snatched that fish back. I will not be back. Its not worth the price! read more

Came here on a monday a little after noon and was pretty wowed with their selection. The staff here was pretty kind and welcoming. As it was my first time visiting, they were informative and helped me out a lot. The shop itself is cozy and right next to Starbucks in this busy plaza. My partner and I had ordered take out and was pleasantly surprised with how fresh and tasty our bowls were. I really enjoyed their salmon, and had a taste of their hamachi that was also pretty fresh! I'd definitely come back as it's close to home, but also price friendly :) * They have student discounts too!! read more

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Cute little restaurant. Food was yummy, menu has a lot of choices which makes us want to go back to try different things. Service was great as well. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Salmon skin bowl - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

I feel like every time I go here it's closed but I finally got to go! I did the build your own bowl with spicy salmon, regular salmon, regular tuna, crab salad, and a bunch of yummy goodness. Ingredients taste good and fresh! Service is about average but they are polite and nice. Ambiance, the poke place has a cute Cafe vibe, they play some nice relaxing music, it's decorated with lots of house plants to give it a nice homey vibe. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Build your own bowl - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite poke place closed down so I came back to try this place again and wow, they are skimpy with their poke! I got the regular build your own bowl where you get to pick 3 poke and I noticed there was hardly any poke when I was eating it. Service was good though! Another plus is they offer a lot of different toppings for free which is nice. My bowl was good but I was turned off by the small poke portion. read more

A great place to grab a poke bowl. Portion sizes are alright, but there's a variety of different options here.

I got a regular bowl, which was a hearty size. I got hamachi, shrimp and tofu, all of which were great. Getting a mixed brown rice and cucumber bowl helped me feel healthy, lol. Everything was delicious, didn't even add soy sauce. read more

My fave poke place!!!! 10/10 for always serving the best! The owner is also super nice and friendly!

By far one of the best poke places I have visited with fresh ingredients. I like the fact that they have a small area where you can sit and not feel cramped. Overall a great poke spot to check out. read more

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One of my go-to places if I want poke bowls. Typically I get a small bowl with mixed greens, 1 scoop of F&T, 1 salmon, and 1 hamachi. You can get a scoop of crab meat added, no extra charge. The scoop of F&T gets placed in your bowl while the other fish gets placed in a separate bowl so that you can add more sides and sauces to the salmon and hamachi before it getting added to your bowl. Sauces: I get the wasabi ponzu, creamy garlic, and unagi. I've brought friends here and they love that sauce combo as well. I usually get my poke bowl with rice, but the sauces go real well that I actually prefer them with mixed greens instead. You can also get the scoops of fish by the 1/2lb if you want. $20/per lb. Price wise def on the higher than usual, unfortunately. FYI, F&T is on the spicier, and salitier end (prob cause meant to be eaten with rice, and not alone ) and has a kick. I've had friends get the cooked salmon fish tacos and they really liked it as well. Overall, delicious food options, just a tad bit pricer. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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Very unsanitary and unprofessional. They messed up my order and added the wrong fish. When I asked them to fix it, the owner took the fish out of my bowl and put it back into the main container to serve others after it had already touched my food. That's a clear food safety violation. Instead of apologizing, they were rude and dismissive. I would not trust this place with food handling. read more

Delicious fresh poke! We got the salmon carpaccio and the crispy salmon tacos. The fish was buttery and fresh and the sauces they use are super tasty. Their poke bowls look great and their rolls too so I'll be back to try more!! read more

I came here on a Saturday around noon. The plaza has a donation bin, so I dropped off some clothing before entering the restaurant. The store was empty during the time, and there are around 5 tables in the store. I ordered the premade Hawaiian bowl while my dad ordered a custom bowl. The custom bowl's smallest size allowed for 3 different scoops of fish. And with the customization of the bowl, my dad's bowl portion ended up being more packed than mine. I'd probably do a custom bowl next time for more bang for my buck. Both the bowls were tasty; the fish and ingredients were all quite fresh. The macadamia nuts in my Hawaiian bowl were a great touch. The bowls were on the pricier end (compared to other places I've been with similar portion sizes), but they offer student discounts throughout the weekdays. Fish & Things is overall a reliable poke spot in West San Jose, especially if you're craving fresh fish and looking for customization. I'd be interested in trying their sushi, sashimi, and other menu items in the future! read more

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Fish & Things has super fresh poke and a great variety of sauces/toppings, but for poke, their scoops for fish and veggies are TINY with far steeper prices than their competitors. A regular comes out to basically $20. Yelp check-in gives 5% off though. I'd come back for poke or to try the kitchen items (might be better value), but F&T is not one of my top poke picks. My biggest complaint is there's BARELY any veggies added. You get how much ever the spoon or tongs fit, and if any drops then oh well. "Extra" veggies are 50c each... ridiculous for something that barely made it in my bowl to begin with. I literally had 5 small cucumber slices. I understand charging for more premium toppings (extra seaweed salad or avocado), but more simple veggies like onions or cucumbers are never charged at other poke spots. Some sauces are on lighter here and seep more to the rice than coat the fish. I recommend a combination with spicy mayo, unagi, shoyu, or spicy/regular garlic soy! PASS on ponzu and F&T mix. Ponzu here is tangier than most and thinned out my other sauces. F&T mix tastes like straight salt and chili flakes, so not as savory. REGULAR POKE BOWL: $19.95 (4/5) + My recent order: salmon, spicy garlic soy + unagi + spicy mayo drizzle on top + Salmon is so buttery soft, veggies were high quality, and the crunchy toppings were the perfect finisher! + I've gotten spicy ponzu before and it didn't coat the fish well. I tried out spicy garlic soy this time and enjoyed it way more! My favorite combo would have to be shoyu + spicy mayo + unagi though. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Regular Poke Bowl ($19.95, 4/5 stars) - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious and casual poke spot with a variety of other hot and cold dishes! I really appreciated the variety of dishes they have beyond building your own poke bowl. We ordered from their other options so they made our food in the back and it came out pretty quick. We got the Ahi Tuna Poke Crispy Tacos and Crispy Salmon Skin over Rice. The tacos were delicious and filled to the brim with tuna. It was nice to see they don't skimp out. Similarly, there was a large amount of crispy salmon skin over the rice and the salmon skin was actually super crispy and flavorful. They have a bunch of indoor seating, but it appeared to be much more of a casual pick up or delivery spot. Definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for a quick option or if you're ordering takeout or delivery! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Crispy Salmon over Rice - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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Pretty solid spot for some poke and simple sushi rolls. It's a good choice if you're around the area. I've been to Fish & Things at least 5 times now and it has always hits the spot. When I first came I was surprised how fresh the fish tasted to be honest, and it really exceeded my expectations. Typically I would go for a poke bowl as my main order. They have some good options for you to diy your own, and they also have some preset choices as well. My favorite thing on their menu though is their Salmon sashimi tacos. The fish was buttery, it was nicely sweeten by the unagi sauce, and had a good crunch from the taco shell. That one to me is a 5/5. I usually do take out for Fish & Things however in my last visit my boyfriend and I sat in. This location typically isn't that busy and there isn't too much foot traffic coming in during the times I have came. It's definitely is on the more quiet side. My partner and I split some sushi rolls which totaled about $55 (not too bad, pretty standard for SJ). The rolls were great and had a good flavor combination. The smoked salmon was unique with the smokey of the fish and the savory creaminess of the cream cheese. I would definitely get this again. All in all, Fish & Things does not disappoint. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Dragon roll - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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I wish I could give them 0 star . I ordered a large poke bowl which is closed to $25 dollars . And the bowl is half way full without any toppings . This looks like a scam . Also ordered a medium poke bowl. It came in so little of foods . read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Large Poke Large - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

The service and atmosphere was good. There were a lot of options, I got the regular poke bowl with half rice, half greens, Hawaiian ahi, spicy salmon, the mix salmon & tuna, crab salad, apple, Serrano peppers, green onions, spicy mayo sauce, unagi sauce, garlic soy, tempura flakes, furikake, and fried garlic. It was so delicious. The raw fish tasted fresh (better than other poke and sushi spots I've been to), all the flavors were delicious, it was the perfect portion size. I do love avocado with my poke bowls and was sad they didn't have it but it's not mando. I did notice the lettuce was not properly washed, in particular the piece I posted, it's not a big deal for me because I just put it to the side. The apples were turning a little brown as well. Although there are minor issues with prep, it can get fixed and this place is great for any poke cravings. read more

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We stumbled upon Fish & Things Poke Bar for lunch on our way to the Costco business center. What initially lured us in were the pictures, but the menu items caught our attention as well. We ordered a regular byo poke bowl and ahi poke tacos: - Regular BYO Poke Bowl (3 scoops of poke): $19.95 The three scoops of poke we ordered consisted of salmon, seared albacore tuna, and hawaiian ahi tuna pre-marinated. I'll speak on these three selections since these are the only ones we tried- they all smelled and tasted extremely fresh, even reminding us of poke in Hawaii, which is one of the freshest pokes you can get anywhere in the world. This may be one of the best poke spots in the South Bay for us! 5/5 - Ahi Poke Tacos with creamy garlic sesame sauce (set of 3 tacos): $17.99-$2 for taco Tuesday == $15.99 My partner had found this spot, said he thought I would like the ahi poke tacos, and highly recommended I order it. I didn't see any pictures beforehand so I didn't know what to expect... MY OH MY.. must I say this be one of the most unique and delicious tacos I've had. I've never had poke tacos before btw but this should be more of a thing??! The wrap was similar to fried wonton chips- crunchy, but not too crunchy where it cuts the top of your mouth. And the creamy garlic sesame sauce- omg, I could drink that.. it really brought the ahi tuna, cabbage, and wonton taco wrap together with it being tangy, sweet, creamy, and addicting. I will definitely be back for this ahi tuna taco WOW. 10000/5 SSSS Tier Will I be back? You bet it! The precious lady who served us was welcoming and patient, the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality and freshness you get, the place was clean and organized, AND the food being THAT good? This is definitely a spot we will hit up again and again, despite it being further out from us. Y'all pls try this place, you won't regret it! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Happy hour menu - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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Sushi rice is a bit hard. Fish and things roll is way too sweet for a roll. Fish is not that fresh.

This place is delicious, the food is also fresh!!! I wish I had tried this place sooner, it tastes a lot better than the sushi place across the street, sorrry!! I placed an online order, and it was nicely packaged. The ginger also tasted fresh. I got the smokey salmon roll and added macadamia nuts. The macadamia nuts were in a small container. The prices were fair also! Highly recommend. read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Smokey Salmon Roll and Side of rice - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

It's easy, quick, and light! The raw fish are fresh and bright! We usually share a large bowl That's how we like to rock and roll Five scoops of protein For bodies that are abundant and/or lean Seaweed salad, edamame, imitation crab Those toppings are always fab! Different sauces are drizzled on top This poke makes me wanna hop! We were curious about the sushi rolls. So we tried it one day to satisfy our souls. Fish & Things Roll was a nice surprise. With ahi tuna and salmon, not fries! Imitation Crab, panko shrimp, and tobiko, It was so good, even for a psycho! We tried the Dragon Roll, too Unagi was sweet and easy to chew! Service is always great! During lunchtime, there's no wait! Workers are friendly and quick. You could say they're really slick! This place is mostly clean, except for one little thing. A messy table in one corner is a ding! No office for the boss? Maybe cover it up with moss? A divider to cover up the space? But since I like this place, I'll give her a little bit of grace. read more

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First timers and we absolutely loved it. We tried some of the faves here, Taco Trio and the Fish and Things Roll. Both were delicious with great flavor! The sauce combination is on point! Presentation was also nice! Service was great! Nice lil restaurant with plenty of parking in the shopping area. We will be back to again for sure! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Taco Trio Fish and Things Roll - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

tasty sushi and friendly service :) next time I come back i'll have to try their poke bowl read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered on doordash. Was impressed with the pre marinated poke at this establishment. They were tasty and the bowl tasted fresh. Not many poke spots offer pre marinated fish and sometimes they don't taste good, so this is a nice option ! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Lots of poke variety here! This is a really clean location that is locally owned and operated. There's seating inside, but it looks really popular as takeout. And you can also order for pick up on the phone! I ordered poke by the pound, which they prepared fresh for me. When I came, it was $36/lb. They marinate it in-house and prepare it Hawaiian-style. I got the F&T Mix, which is salmon + tuna in a spicy house sauce. It's very flavorful and I appreciated the inclusion of cucumbers with the poke. The fish quality is great and each piece has a jammy bite to it. Really delicious! read more

Fish & Things Poke Bar - Aloha Maid / F&T Mix - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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Poke was fresh and so many choices of sauce. I got tuna tacos. Big chunk of tuna, crispy taco shell and spicy ponzu sauce is tasty. Big portions with reasonable prices. Service was excellent and helpful. Clean and organized restaurant. read more

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I've been here a couple of times. It's reasonably priced, convenient, and quick to grab food if you're in the area. Food Crispy Salmon Skin Rice Box - $13.50 This dish was served with crispy salmon skin, green onion, white onion, sesame seeds, spicy mayo, creamy garlic sesame, unagi sauce, edamame, lemon wedge served over rice. It was freshly made, crispy, lightly salted, and served on a bed of rice. The rice to crispy salon ratio was not proportionate. It had a bit too much rice. Salmon Lover Roll - $16.99 It was served with cooked salmon, avocado, cucumber on the inside. The top of the roll had fresh salmon, thin cut lemon slices, spicy tempura flakes, green onion, tobiko, and drizzled with spicy cream and unagi sauce. The salmon was fresh and had a lot of sauce which might be overwhelming if you prefer less. Ahi Poke Crispy Tacos (3 tacos) It was served with sushi grade ahi tuna poke, cabbage, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo or creamy garlic sesame, topped with sliced avocado in crispy taco shells. My only suggestion is to add more sauce since it felt a bit dry. Takoyaki Balls (4 pieces) - $8.99 I was pleasantly surprised and liked this appetizer. The filling had good portions of squid. Customer Service I placed an order via DoorDash. Upon my arrival, I waited for a few minutes before it was ready for pick up. The staff was friendly and assembled the order in separate boxes to preserve the freshness. Ambiance There were a few tables inside to dine in. The register and pick up areas were designated with signs. Location / Parking Starbucks was located next door. Located in a shared plaza with several spots in the storefront. read more