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    HI City

    4.1 (132 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Poke, Caterers
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    Katherine L.

    fairly authentic poke for sf, they actually marinate their fish and don't have a crazy amount of toppings. liked the furikake salmon, spicy ahi, spicy salmon, shoyu ahi. rice was a little gummy, half the fish options are missing on their online ordering system so i would come in store

    Furikake salmon, Hawaiian ahi, naked salmon
    Cynthia W.

    The poke bowl was mostly decent but there were something that left me feeling not as satisfied as I get with other poke bowls. The thing I enjoyed most was the marinated fish. I got the furikake salmon, Hawaiian ahi, and the naked salmon. The furikake salmon and Hawaiian ahi were both tasty and I liked the softness of the fish. However the naked salmon did not taste as fresh and was a bit more fishy than I would preferred. The white rice was also clumpy at the bottom of the bowl. I was really hoping to like the poke here since I was craving the Hawaiian style marinated fish that I had in Hawaii and San Diego. This place just didn't hit the same and it was a bit pricey for the portion size.

    Calvin T.

    Always the correct choice for lunch in FiDi. Generous scoops and only $1 more per scoop. And it comes with free crab salad. The fish they used is fresh and great, and their ginger is always good. It is a take out restaurant as they do not have tables, and the service is quick and friendly.

    Stephanie J.

    Hi City Poke nails that true island flavor! The owner is from Hawaii and brings all the aloha with him. Super friendly, down-to-earth, and clearly passionate about sharing good food. The poke itself? So ono. Fresh, flavorful, and totally legit. You'll find classic Hawaiian-style fish alongside "mainland" toppings -- because, as the owner said, "you gotta give the city what it wants." But no worries, the foundation is all Hawaii. It's quick, delicious, and feels like a little taste of home

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    Julia P.

    I don't give 5 stars often.. but let me just say... BEST POKE IN SF HANDS DOWN!!! I've been to many many places yet HI City has never disappointed. Their poke always tastes so fresh and authentic. Very close to Foodlands poke in Hawaii. Can be pricey, my bowl was $18 but it's so worth it. I get 3 scoops. The service is also great, the staff is always super sweet. Very small seating area, mainly for take out only. Highly recommend!!! I wish they had all their poke options on doordash

    Gluey sushi rice
    Pauline L.

    I was excited to try this poke spot since I have fond memories of eating poke in Hawaii. The service was friendly and super efficient to the point I felt a little rushed even though there wasn't a lunch line yet. The fish tasted really good and they had lots of options with different flavors. The only sticking point--no pun intended--was the rice. It was gluey and in one big clump. It brought down the enjoyment of the meal.

    Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowl
    Rj A.

    This place was amazing. My wife and I came in the restaurant because I was craving some poke and beef teriyaki. We heard their poke tastes like the poke from Hawaii. We walked in and were greeted right away. Their whole staff was friendly and had excellent costumer service. We ordered one poke bowl, two beef teriyaki rice bowls and some sides. We got a poke bowl right away. We destroyed it before we even got to take a picture of it lol. While eating the poke we received our beef teriyaki rice bowls and it didn't disappoint. If you're looking for true Hawaiian Poke pls make your way here. It's like your at food lands in Hawaii for all that know they have the best poke. To be able to match that same taste is amazing. Then there Beef Teriyaki bowl is out of this world. The owner is from Hawaii. No wonder his food is amazing. Excellent costumer service and excellent food. Can't wait to make my way back again. Loved every bit of it. Thank you HiCity,

    Claudia S.

    The best poke in the area in my opinion. I had been coming here for years and always proposing it for team lunch and quick bites - it never disappoints. A much better option than a cold, premade sandwich, no? It's kinda tucked away past the Blue Bottle, and it can get a bit crowded once the lunch line starts going. Wish they had seating inside, but I usually have no problem taking it and eating elsewhere. I have never had any problem with my order and the process is always quick and hassle-free. Hate to give away my secret lunch spots in FiDi but, give it a try if you haven't :)

    Alisa B.

    If you love garlic, this is the poke place for you!! I was excited to see so many garlicky options to add into my bowl. I got a regular "build your own" bowl, which came with three scoops of protein. I tried the furikake salmon and Hawaiian tuna! Both were pretty good. The salmon was VERY buttery and fatty. The tuna was classic lean fish with sesame, green onion, ogo seaweed, shoyu, etc. I was pretty satisfied! For garlic options, I got the garlic crab salad, garlic mayo, and garlic bread crumbs. There were also seared garlic albacore and garlic shrimp options!

    2 protein- spicy tuna & Teriyaki tuna

    VERY much worth it ! I added Kimchi & mac salad may not look appetizing because all the sauce and toppings but was deff a 10/10! Their not stingey at all

    This bowl of rice was $8.69. Ridiculous.
    Lisa L.

    Poke is pretty good. Have not tried the hot menu. My only gripe is their pricing. It's downtown SF so I get it. I have come in on two occasions to buy just a side of rice. The first time, they charged a reasonable amount $5 (or less than that). Today, I was charged nearly $9. For a side of rice. I didn't see the price, the woman at the register didn't tell me. She just entered into the POS and walked away. I couldn't see the total until AFTER paying. I would not have paid. It's ridiculous. Edit: The owner replied, suggesting I should have just left without paying if I didn't agree with the price. As I mentioned above, I wasn't informed of the price beforehand. The POS didn't display it, and the cashier walked away after entering it into the POS. I only saw the total after I'd already paid. It's frustrating that pricing seems inconsistent and that a small item, like a side of rice, could suddenly cost over 75% more in the span of one year. Clearer, consistent pricing would be a much better approach for customers. Please focus on properly pricing. If rice has to be $9 going forward then so be it, but at least be consistent. Cannot wait to see a $40 bowl on your menu.

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    Good fresh poke from a friendly family owned spot. If you're working in the FiDi and in the mood for poke this a great lunch choice.

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    Food and service were great, the protein portions are a bit small but the flavor and freshness was really good.

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    Delicious! I really like salmon! And the sauce is special too. This is my first try in the city, and I'll try more things.

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    Mahalos for trying us! Happy to serve

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    Good price and for portions. Flavor was also pretty good. Would go again for lunch; also like their spam musubi

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    Mahalos for checking us out braddah Nicholas G. Here to serve. Aloha

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