Post-Hawaii update: I still think Pokelava's poke bowl slaps. The fish isn't quite as fresh as what…read moreyou'll find on the islands (because, well, geography), but it still satisfies the craving. And honestly? I love the toppings. Pokelava leans into the chaotic joy of "build-your-own," and sometimes I want that maximalist experience -- crispy onions, spicy mayo, seaweed salad, and every crunchy thing they'll let me pile on. It's like a flavor party where everyone's invited. But Hawaii poke taught me something: restraint. Simplicity. Respect for the fish. There, the bowls are quieter -- no sauce tsunami, no mountain of mix-ins -- just fresh ahi, a dash of shoyu, maybe a sprinkle of green onion. The kind of bowl that looks you in the eyes and says, "I don't need a crunchy topping to be beautiful." Still, Pokelava isn't trying to be Hawaii. It's playing its own game -- fast, convenient, and comfortingly consistent. After tasting the gold standard, I've come to appreciate Pokelava not for what it lacks, but for what it unapologetically is: a solid, build-your-own poke spot that lets you be a little unhinged with your toppings and still get a good meal out of it. Would I fly across the Pacific for it? No. Will I still walk across the street for it? Absolutely. And if they keep giving me quarters for laundry? Lifelong loyalty, sealed.

Decent, reasonably priced poke spot with lots of topping options. Staff was a little unfriendly and…read moredefinitely was trying to rush although there was no line or crowd or anything which was strange. I got a build your own bowl with zoodles and rice as my base. There are lots of protein options, all cut too small imo, but they were fairly generous with portions. I had the seared tuna and salmon. For mix ins I added cucumber, edamame, mango cabbage, and onion. I liked how they mixed everything together instead of just piling it on top. They also mix in the sauce which is great. I had the sesame ginger. For toppings you can choose three, and I opted for seaweed salad, kani salad, and corn. I also got nori strips and wasabi/ginger. Kani salad wasn't the best but other than that everything was fresh and tasty. Idk if I'd rush back but it was good! I would get it again. Bowl with two proteins was $13.50 before tax.

This place is located in a mall outside of Rochester.... I believe it's in Ontario County. It was…read morehard to find an Acai place in upstate NY in general, but this place service pretty good Acai bowls. FYI - The restaurant name is no longer Shaloka but Shaka.

4.5 Stars I was…read morequite impressed with the Açai and Poke bowls from Shaloka / Shaka. We DoorDashed the order and the food came nicely prepared and packaged with order labels and our names written on top of the lids. Pleasantly surprised to discover that Shaloka is a food court stand in Eastview Mall. The quality of their bowls exceeded my expectations of typical food court food. What sets Shaloka apart from Tai Chi is their fruit bowls (Açai and Pitaya/Dragonfruit) and also their Signature Bowls. The fruit bowls are super refreshing and are akin to a smoothie in a spoon and bowl format. Their Signature Bowls also take the guesswork out of it. They are recipes that have already been tested. They are still customizable and you can even build your own like at Tai Chi if you wanted to. I got their Signature Hawaiian Classic bowl and it was delicious. Ahi tuna, salmon, avocado...enough said. It was yummy and I actually really loved their brown rice. It was short grain and had some good texture. Overall, it's the best poke i've had in Rochester, which isn't saying too much because there aren't too many other options. But still, the bowls are well-composed and feel more like a whole dish than a bunch of toppings thrown on top of rice.

Stopped in for lunch during the week while I was on the road for work. It was a bit odd trying to…read moreget into the parking lot, but once I was in, it was easy. Food was delicious and Tai Chi is one of my favorites so I try to stop in if I am at any of their locations. The chicken rice bowl with the thai dressing is my absolute favorite.

Smaller establishment than what I usually go to. Very friendly staff…read more The menu is the same in all franchise spots. And I end up eating the same with slight variations. I'll try the Sushi Burrito next time. Beef Rice Bowl-generous portion of some kind of Beef, Sautéed Onions, Green Onions, 1/2 Hard Boiked Egg & Rice. Taichi Green Tea Milk. Satisfying. It has a white board for people to write on. The background music was funky Asian-American-Spanish.

Welcome to wonderful sushi. A reminder not to judge a book by its cover. The setting is modest, but…read morethe sushi is excellent. We enjoyed edamame, miso soup, gyoza, and the nigiri dinner. The fish was fresh, clean-tasting, and beautifully prepared. What stood out was the fish-to-rice ratio--the portions were generous on fish and restrained on rice, allowing the seafood to be the star. Friendly service, excellent value, and some of the better sushi I've had in Rochester. Worth the visit if you care more about quality fish than trendy décor. That review is concise, specific, and exactly the sort of review that would persuade a serious sushi lover to give the place a try.

I made an online order for a sashimi dinner... it was delicious... best takeout sushi I've had in…read moremy hotel room in quite some time. The fish melted in my mouth. The salmon had a nice flavor to it, with a slight smoke flavor.I wish I had more rice, but, that doesn't change my review. I enjoyed my meal so much I had to call the restaurant back to tell them how good it was. I'll definitely be coming back here again the next time I'm in town. When I walked in to pick up my order, the place was very clean. The lady at the register was very nice. I picked up my order around 4:30pm. The place was empty and plenty of parking in the parking lot.

I joined Cornell CHAARG, an organization (rather scammy one but that's beyond the point) dedicated…read moreto showing college-aged women that fitness can be fun and fulfilling. Anyways... what did I get out of it? An awesome group of people and well... MIX. Updating my review because MIX deserves a proper shoutout and I haven't done it justice. This place is unequivocally my absolute FAVORITE brunch spot. The selection is vast, the portions are hearty, and the staff? They're the kindest, most accommodating folks you'll meet. It's like they've mastered the art of making you feel right at home. And the food? Oh, the food is ABSOLUTELY divine. Every bite is a delicious reminder of why I've converted to the church of brunch. Seriously, I went from a casual brunch-goer to a full-fledged brunch enthusiast, all thanks to CHAARG for leading me to this culinary gem. My brunch game has never been the same.

I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner at MIX, and all with varying levels of enjoyment. My recent…read morebrunch experience included ordering a Where the West Begins omelette, which includes "Braised short rib, butternut squash, red onion jam, spinach, smoked gouda". I wasn't sure how to feel about butternut squash with everything else (I'm not necessarily a huge squash fan - but I'm trying to learn to enjoy it), but the omelette was decent... it's the other side on my plate that looked less than appetizing. The biscuit was still covered in flour (and who wants to bite down on a clump of flour?), the cheddar hashbrown casserole lacked in flavor, and the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal just... wasn't doin' it for me. Other recent experiences have been similar... there's usually one item on the plate that's flavorful or imventive (sometimes a main dish, sometimes a side), and the other parts of the plate are lacking. In reality, I think MIX is suffering a bit from rising food costs and inconsistency in their service and offerings. They've also changed the style of their menu from the original tapas-style to now being more typical entree options. Again... they've lost some of their innovative, experimental approach. In terms of ambiance, it really depends. I've been here for a work event and, because of the number of people, it was SO LOUD... they had also done a buffet offering for the event. As you can imagine, the food from the buffet was lacking, but that's often what happens when you're more mass producing your food (and it's left in a chafing dish, trying to be kept warm). On the other hand, I've been here for a dinner on a random night and was able to enjoy one of their Thai noodle bowls (and split some other apps with friends). The reality is that experiences at MIX are... well... a mix. Whether service, menu offerings, etc., I've found MIX's recent inconsistencies to be a disappointment. Will probably only visit in the future if it's suggested by others.

The staff is very nice and the food always tastes extremely fresh. Prices are reasonable for the…read morearea.

Just stopped in for a late lunch meal. It's the first time I've been in the restaurant here in New…read moreYork. I think this location is fairly new. The space looks to be clean and in good condition. Nice comfortable seating, a view outside and a bit of art inside. This location has a pretty generous menu full of choices. Prices seem reasonable for what you get. I ordered an Avocado salad, miso soup, and the dancing roll from the sushi menu. Everything seemed fresh, tasty and crisp. Servers were friendly and brought my lunch and utensils to my table. As far as improvements I guess I would say that the servers could be more attentive after you received your food at the table. It's a lot more "fast food" than a traditional sushi restaurant. In addition I'd say the seating is an inch and a half to two inches to short in the booths. ( which is a bit awkward feeling. ) Luke the table is to tall and your shoveling good instead of seeing it. I would definitely come here again for a lunch.

Poke Box is a build your own poke spot in Durham…read more I initially tried the location in Markham and loved it there so I was quite surprised to see one in Durham! There's a bunch of pre-selected items that are delicious that you can choose from so it's not too overwhelming the first time you go. The service is friendly and patient and explained all the questions you may have. It is quite pricey though, at about $20 a bowl. I do which it came with more protein but it's delicious regardless! Great spot if you want something quick & healthy. You can either dine or take out it's a great spot. 4/5

fast and friendly service ! super cute interior as well , poke bowls were all delicious . highly…read morerecommend spending a little more time to build your own bowl

They had a special on Friday, might be for all of lent, dozen oysters 2 lobster rolls, shrimp…read morecocktail, ceviche and 3 drinks for $95. Everything was good. The shrimp cocktail was 6 huge shrimp. Lobster rolls were a decent size. It was a good deal overall.

Pretty solid poke. I got the flaming tuna with spicy ahi tuna, jasmine rice and their other…read morecondiments and sauces. Overall, I thought the fish quality was not too bad given it is Buffalo but I felt like there wasn't that much fish which kinda sucks since it was $20 for the bowl. The service was amazing and everyone was super nice. Lots of seating as well so overall a good experience!