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    I'a Poke

    4.0 (332 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Ed U.

    Just like wanting a hot dog real bad, I've had moments where I felt the same about a poke bowl. It's not as fussy as sushi, and you can get toppings and garnishes up the wazoo. On my way to Dolores Park, I must've had a confrontation with my wazoo when I randomly strolled in here for lunch. Everything still looked fresh at 2PM. I couldn't help but order a $17.95 Regular Bowl with Salmon and Yellowtail, my two favorite nigiri. In fact, I asked them to add extra yellowtail because I was "real bad". The rest was easy - white rice, kewpie mayo, cucumber: edamame, crab meat, green onion, sesame seeds, fried onions, ginger (Photo 7). Any more and I won't be able to bend and snap. FOOD - 4 stars...the salmon-yellowtail combo worked like a charm AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...not much to the space but plenty of room SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty darn fast TOTAL - 4 stars...when you need a poke bowl real bad RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/_up2btOBWH

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    Sammi Y.

    Such a cute little poke spot! It's a tiny spot and absolutely a neighborhood gem. Very casual with only a few seats. The portions are generous and they have a good selection of fish as well as toppings. They are also so friendly! Highly recommend grabbing a bowl here in your way to the park :)

    Ariana M.

    Had this spot on my list and decided to try it when I was in the area. Ordering was simple: it's a custom bowl and you choose everything from bases, to proteins, to sauces, and toppings. They're very generous (not so much with the proteins) and the medium size portion is good enough to share. For proteins, I chose the marinated salmon and tuna. Both were okay. I enjoyed my bowl overall. Limited seating inside because it's fairly small.

    Su S.

    Solid poke bowl spot! The ingredients were fresh and tasty. Portions were on the smaller side but it was still very good!

    Medium Poke Bowl ($16.75 unless you throw in some extra cost items)
    Tracey A.

    By now we all know the poke bowl drill: Choose your size, base, proteins, toppings, and garnishes. My hands-down favorite poke bowl and the best version I've ever had is in Orange County (Uroko) so in a way, every other poke bowl I consume is being compared to that. I'a Poke did a reasonably good job but if Uroko is 5-star (it is) then I'a Poke is 3-star. That said, I'm not in SoCal; I'm in NorCal and there's no Uroko here and I've not found a place that comes close. In NorCal, I'a Poke rates 4-stars. A medium bowl ran $16.75 pre-tax and if you throw in some extra cost items (e.g. mango) the cost can add up quite fast. The menu also offers some "signature poke bowls" at an additional cost (topping out at about $21) which take the guesswork out of optimizing your order. I ordered up a pretty decent poke bowl on my own, not best in class but good enough that I feel comfortable saying if you're looking for a poke bowl in the City you'll likely be satisfied by what I'a Poke is putting out.

    Aloha Bowl
    Krissy W.

    Friendly and quick service. Poke bowl was fresh and rice heavy. Perfect late dinner.

    Large Build your Own Bowl
    Alex J.

    Delicious. Got a large bowl and had to power through to finish it. I really like the marinated salmon but it has ALOT of onions. When my first scoop was mainly onion the guy making the bowl was very nice about re-scooping. Kind service. Good tasting food. Highly recommend. Best for to go.

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    Aria H.

    Pretty decent poke bowls, especially considering the prices. I got a regular bowl with salmon, yellowtail, brown rice, tamago, masago, and kimchi. They have a nice selection of fish and toppings, and I like that they have yellowtail because some places don't. Not the most incredible presentation but it was good, the fish was great quality. I do wish the rice was warmer, it was just kind of room temperature. I don't have much else the say. The location is nice, it's really quiet inside but I was just getting a quick bite and heading out so it was ideal for that.

    I absolutely love all their pre-marinated poke options. A medium size is a good amount of food. Many toppings to offer. Definitely recommend stopping in.

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    Joseph A.

    I sometimes really luck out on parking, Gay Pride and found a spot at the corner at 7pm. About the shop, it's not huge but it does not need to be with each poke bowl crafted if you wish to your specifications. My suggestion, build your own Bowl with the Regular being more then sufficient for a meal, but if you wish go Large at worse you get some killer leftovers As for the Food it's really fresh, and the Seafood is top notch. I love to include a mix of proteins for texture contrasts with my choice being for chew Shrimp or Octopus, and for flavor the Marinated Tuna or Salmon, or the Yellowtail. Toppings omfg oh so good Seaweed, Masago, Kimchi, Cucumbers. Garnishes, YES, Furikake, Ginger, Sesame Seeds and more :) In short great fresh food, friendly service, and a price point that I can embrace!

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    Siddharth T.

    I come here all the time! I love poke and this is a great lunch/fast dinner spot. My usual order which I know by heart now is: Large white rice bowl 2 portions spicy tuna, 2 marinated tuna Green onions + cilantro Sesame shoyu, spicy mayo, chili oil Fish eggs, crab, both seaweeds, edamame, sometimes avocado Togarashi sesame seeds friend onions furikake And a little more sesame shoyu on top I always take it to go but I like the music when I'm there. More electronic/pop vibes. I go there often and I think they know my order by now haha

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    An amazing food item I have only had here: poke in a burrito-like seaweed wrap. Craveable.

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    Favorite Poke spot in the city. Good portions and always great service. Super clean inside

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