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    JJ Poke

    4.8 (131 reviews)
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    Tabitha C.

    I wish I could remember which bowl I got but hey the pros/cons of not doing reviews directly after. The food is SO fresh, was pleasantly surprised and is super filling. So many ingredients in the prepared ingredient bowls that are so good for gut health and I loved that. I like how welcoming into the Pitt campus community (my alma mater x2) the business is. I imagine the parking and the limited seating area to be barriers but they seem to do well with primarily takeout orders. Can't wait to try more options, loved it!

    Aloha Classic
    David R.

    This is best poké I have yet to have in PGH and is a small place a bit off the beaten path (at least for me). I was only in this area, because I had an appointment nearby, but would go back here anytime I'm nearby. I got the aloha bowl and it was a lot of food! It was fairly authentic to Hawaiian poké also. Tasty! Try it out! (Also, the boba tea was super good as well!)

    Build Your Own Bowl with 3 Scoops of Protein
    Felicia D.

    I ordered on DoorDash so I can't really speak to the restaurant itself in terms of service and that, but the food was amazing! I really liked all the different options for add ins they had available, and everything tasted so fresh. I thought the price was also really good for the amount you got! Overall very happy with this and will definitely order again, I'm really excited to try more of their menu!

    Zucchini noodles and rice
    Ulyana K.

    This place definitely deserves all the super high ratings. It is awesome! Everything is so fresh, the portions are surprisingly great, and the prices are very fair as well! I tried build your own/BYO bowl with 1 scoop of raw ahi tuna, half brown rice, half zucchini noodles, sweet corn, wakame seaweed, nori, edamame, garlic crisps, and teriyaki sauce. Wow, that's a lot haha. I also tried their boba. The bowl was sooo good. Very refreshing. This would be an especially awesome summer meal I think. The fish was incredibly fresh, although a tad stringy. The zucchini noodles were nice and crunchy. Rice was also very well made. All of the vegetables were incredibly fresh, and the encampment was too. The teriyaki sauce was quite sweet, and that's how I like it. All in all an amazing meal. The boba was also very good. I had the mango milk tea flavor. It wasn't too sweet and had a great flavor. They don't include the boba pearls in the drink originally, so you have to add them if you want them. This place is just amazing overall. Very high quality ingredients, fresh food, healthy, great portions, great prices. 100% recommend.

    Truly outstanding!  The aloha Bowl.

    The best! Delicious and authentic Pole Bowls and Bento. The Aloha Bowl creation is spot on! And the curry is fantastic.

    Build Your Own Bowl with 2 Scoops of Protein. Visible is tuna, salmon, cucumber, ginger, edamame, beets, and sesame seeds.
    Aaron W.

    Fantastic lunch spot. You can build your own bowl with all the options for grain, protein, veggies, and toppings. Portion was large and not too pricey. Service was quick and friendly. They even gave me a rewards card (buy 10 bowls get one free) so in case I needed any more incentive to come back, I now have it. My only tip would be to arrive after the noon lunch rush. I went around 1 and had no wait, but one day a few weeks ago I stuck my head in at 12 and it was packed.

    Original Taiwanese Bubble Tea

    Food is good for the price. Some of the best boba tea here in Pittsburgh. Great service and kind workers :) I went here multiple times as a student and now even after graduating I still love their food and drinks. Highly recommend from a Taiwanese gal

    Build Your Own Bowl with 1 Scoop of Protein
    Haley C.

    My favorite place when I need a pick me up. The service is always very fast and the food is phenomenal. I always create my own bowl and it tastes fresh every single time. Went on Thursday and had a wonderful interaction with the cashier! Love love love.

    Pumpkin spice bubble tea (seasonal), poke Build Your Own Bowl with 2 Scoops of Protein
    Ben B.

    The food was awesome! I got a create your own poke bowl with salmon, tuna, zucchini noodles + rice, and some vegetables etc., it tasted great and I kept the leftovers for lunch!! Plus I also tried the seasonal Pumpkin Spice bubble tea, and it was so good!! And festive :) Me and my mom sat in the shop for a bit, and it was nice; well decorated, too. The food didn't take too long, and everyone was really nice! I can't wait to come back and use the punch card. (The second picture is one piece of the cake, which I had the next morning with some coffee :) )

    Build Your Own Bowl with 3 Scoops of Protein
    Pam Pam G.

    Awesome place to stop by during your lunch break! JJ's is fun because you circle what you want on a paper menu, and they make your bowl based on what you've marked down. It saves you from the stress you feel at Chipotle when you have to make split-second decisions! My boyfriend and I got a large build your own bowl with 3 proteins for $13. It was plenty of food for the both of us, great value! The ingredients are fresh and they definitely don't skimp on toppings like some poke places do. Highly recommend their specialty JJ sauce and to load up on the crispy toppings since there is no minimum on how many you can get.

    Julie Anna E.

    My favorite place for fast, easy, fresh, and super customizable poke bowls! Nice list of ingredients and they are all super fresh Great prices and reasonable for a nice hearty bowl! Way healthier than ordering a pizza or junk food. I definitely go for poke bowls when I'm feeling take out I'll attach a screenshot of my typical Poke bowl order!

    Spicy Salmon
    Kevin T.

    This place is great! They have such a cozy, relaxed atmosphere, simple and quick menu and really fresh food. And their boba is great and reasonably priced. Our latest visit consisted of a simple spicy salmon poke bowl, the yasai bowl and baby octopus salad. As simple as the spicy salmon was I love that it wasn't overly sauced, the rice was fluffy and fresh and the garnish with green onions and masago was perfect. The Yasai bowl is their vegetarian option which was completely filled to the top with a colorful variety of fresh vegetables. It was incredibly filling and tasty. Now I understand quite a few people don't like the idea of octopus but definitely give this a try. Crunchy, sweet and salty, and light all from the first bite. A very underrated dish and I suggest people try it out! I order from here often and highly recommend pretty much anything on their menu!

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    Dante M.

    Whenever I am craving Poke in Pittsburgh, this is my go to place. JJ poke is serving up some of the freshest poke around and there BYO bowls are my favorite. My order usually consists of three scoops of meat: 2 spicy salmon, and 1 spicy tuna. A mix of zucchini noodles and rice for the base, topped with pineapple, wasabi, nori, ginger, and a little curnch on top! This bowl is absolutely unreal, and always fills me up! I have also heard that some of their bubble teas and Thai Iced teas are also favorites amongs the locals! Poke makes for a perfect lunch on any day that is both healthy and delicious! Definitely check out JJ Poke if you're in the area

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    Reasonable prices for students, fresh, nutritious, delicious. Store is also very cute

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    Good poke. The portion size was reasonable for the price. The tuna tasted quite fresh and the service was extremely quick.

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    Extremely nice workers and extremely clean place. My sushi bowl is always delicious and ingredients are extremely fresh. Love this place.

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    My 3rd time here and they never never disappoint. Always a great place to sit and hear the latest dorm gossip

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    Great Poke Bowls and miso soup. Likely the only good and fresh fish in Oakland. Also, the people are really nice.

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    Amazing poke and bubble tea. I haven't tried to many poke spots in Pittsburgh, but definitely a new favorite.

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