Was hungry for some poke, consulted the local food group blog on the topic and this place was mentioned quite a bit so figured i would check it out via a take out order....i was not disappointed. Got the spicy bowl with white rice. I consider it a very generous portion and couldn't finish all of it, very well balanced flavor and surprisingly the spice level was perfect. (I love very spicy foods) Good value, great food...check it out, you will be glad you did. read more

Boise, Idaho. You're thinking potatoes, maybe a steak, definitely not a seafood spot that hits like this. We roll into on a coworker's word -- always a gamble. But sometimes, the locals know. They tell me, "Do the three protein scoops." No hesitation. Crab. Tuna. Salmon. Alright. Let's dance. The crab? Sweet, clean, not trying too hard. The tuna? Buttery, fresh -- like it just shook hands with the ocean this morning. The salmon? Rich, confident, the kind of flavor that doesn't need to raise its voice to be heard. And then -- the accompaniments. Bright. Sharp. Alive. They don't just sit there looking pretty. They light the whole dish up like Times Square at midnight. Every bite's got balance. Texture. A little swagger. You don't expect this in Boise. But that's the beauty of it. Good food doesn't care about your expectations. Three scoops. No regrets. 8/10 Not bad, Idaho. Not bad at all. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - (",) - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Amazing poke bowl! You can build your own bowl or choose from one of the several bowls they've designed. I was torn between a few of the bowls on the menu so I decided to just build my own and combine the elements I wanted from each. My bowl came out great. I got tofu and crab for the protein. The crabmeat tasted like it was of good quality. The veggies were all fresh and the different sauces were very flavourful (I got the spicy piranha for my base sauce). I really liked the crispy jalapeño topping. The blue sushi rice was also a fun unique touch. Even though I only got 2 scoops of protein, which is the smallest portion (you can go up to 5), the bowl was huge and very filling. The person who made my bowl was very friendly and genuinely improved my day. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Custom crab & tofu bowl - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Literally amazing. All of the elements, perfection. Spicy bogus with white rice & greens. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Bogus poke - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Third time's a charm, and PUP absolutely nailed it! The food was not only excellent, but you could taste the love and care that went into every bite. Plus, the restaurant was sparkling clean and tidy, adding to the fantastic experience. This time, everything came together perfectly! Speedy service with precision to get me out the door and on my way. read more

I really enjoyed the build your own poke bowl. Wish there was better descriptions on the website about what your choices were. And doubling up on items should be an option. But highly recommend. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Poke bowl. Yum - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great poke in Boise!! I've been here with my wife, colleagues from Singapore, and colleagues from Japan. Everyone loves it and can't wait to come back! Today I placed an online order which was ready very quickly and had a drawing on a napkin within. The staff cares and crafts a great dish! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Large - Catch of the day, your way - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Dan makes every single person feel welcome, every time I walk there's smiles greeting me and friendly gestures! They have the best food, always fresh and ready to go read more

Excellent spot to grab a poke bowl in downtown Boise. It's located inside of the Warehouse food hall downtown if anyone in your party isn't up for poke. I've been here each time we visit my daughter at BSU and it never disappoints. Go Broncos! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Solid poké spot in downtown Boise! There's only street parking available, so it might be a struggle during peak hours. The service is quick and friendly, and there's plenty of indoor seating. The poké has always tasted fresh and I particularly enjoy their signature Paddles Up Blue Sushi Rice. I love that we can add as many toppings as we want to our bowls if you DIY it. I've also tried their Bogus Basin bowl, a customer favorite, and liked it too. All in all, I'd recommend Paddles Up if you're in the mood for good poké! read more

This was my favorite poke place in the United States, and I have been to quite a few. Last night it wasn't as good as usual. The restaurant does look the same as when I lived in Boise a few years ago. The counter, serving area, and casual dining room are clean. The young women constructing the poke bowls are pleasant and professional. And the portion sizes are reasonable. However, the fish and other ingredients weren't fresh or particularly tasty at this visit. I had a large fiesta bowl (spicy tuna, crab with additional shrimp and salmon) which looked good but tasted like something from Albertsons that had been sitting around the refrigerator for a day. The fish was chewy and flavorless, blue sushi rice and seaweed salad both had textures and tastes that were not perfect, and the result was a dinner that I ended up discarding half way through the meal. I don't know if Paddles Up is using cheaper ingredients than they did 2 years ago, left this stuff on the serving counter for too long, or got a batch of stuff from their restaurant supplier that sucked but it was a big disappointment. in the future you might want to ask for a taste of the protein before you get your food, when you go, to make sure it's good; I will! read more

If you haven't been to Paddles Up Poke yet - I'm sorry you're living under a rock. Just kidding! But seriously, you need to swing by and treat yourself. I've been here on two different occasions while visiting and it has quickly become a staple of every trip to Boise. It's hard to find quality fish in a landlocked state & Paddles Up has got it right. My boyfriend's go-to menu option is the Bogus Bowl. I always opt to build my own bowl - it usually involves the Blue Rice & Traditional Poke with a bunch of other fun stuff mixed in. This time around, I also had salmon, ginger, kim chee, edamame, avocado, green onions & a wasabi drizzle. Is it a little more expensive than your average build and go food spot? At about $15-$17 per person, I'd say probably. Although, in today's economy, you can end up spending way more than that at a fast food joint. And Paddles Up is so worth it. Just take my word for it and thank me later. read more

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This is grate. I've had this 29 times. 10/10 every time. Best poke in all of Idaho. Service Ps. I appreciate the little notes that are included. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

It was good. I wish there were more sauce flavors. It also seems a bit expensive from what I'm used to. The staff was great and friendly. The fish was good. read more

The best poke in Boise! They also give back to the community and have good deals. Fresh and fairly priced.

This was our first time eating here while in Boise. It was so good. Tasted fresh. And the employees were friendly.

A pleasant rewarding experience. The atmosphere is very clean and the staff is very nice, professional, and accommodating. The food was delicious. Fresh and rewarding with great flavors. Enjoyed conversing with the owner and staff. Lots of great bowls to choose from. Will definitely be back and can't wait to visit the Eagle location. Keep up the good work Dan and staff! See yah soon at the Eagle location. My new GREAT GO TO SPOT! Jeff read more

Excellent Poké! Large portions and super nice staff. Quality ingredients and nice flavor.

I'm so happy to see Poke shops popping up all over the west coast! Everyone I speak to seems to have their own personal favorite restaurant, but its safe to say Paddles Up is one of mine. The restaurant offers a fair number of signature combinations for your ordering convenience, even though I do find all of the variations a little mind-boggling. I will just have to work my way through the menu. You can also build-your-own if you have something specific in mind. There are many fresh ingredients to choose from, with shrimp and smoked chicken rounding out the options. The restaurant is conveniently located in the core downtown district right across the street from one of my favorite places in Boise, Freak Alley. The staff are usually pretty friendly, however busy. They seem to do a fair number of delivery service (Door Dash) orders, especially in the evening. I've returned to Paddle's Up multiple times when visiting Boise, mostly because the owner was so incredibly kind during my first visit. It's always endearing when restauranteurs love what they do. read more

Really good poke! I like that you can make your own bowl and it's a lot of food. Still pricey for take out but not bad for poke (the bowls are $15 without extra add ins) I'm not the biggest fan of poke but I thought it was decent. The workers were both really nice and I didn't have to wait long. There's a cool atmosphere with lots of seating inside and a few small tables outside. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Create your own bowl - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Love this place but it is becoming less and less affordable with the raising of prices, $20 for one bowl??

This used to be my favorite restaurant, and I ordered from them on a weekly basis, but the quality has declined. Today I received my usual delivery, however the fish was not fresh and did not include the 5 scoops I paid for. It was mostly rice, and the salmon tasted like it came out of a tin can. I noticed a while ago that the food wasn't as good as it once was, but I kept giving them chances hoping for improvement. Now, I'm done. It was good while it lasted. read more

This place was amazing!! What a gem I met my sister downtown for a quick lunch. This was such a refreshing find in Boise. Their food is so flavorful and they have so many great options for just about any diet restrictions. We sat outside where there are a few small tables. The place itself want very large. Everyone was following good covid protocol: masks and distancing in line. I will absolutely return here on my future visits. You won't be disappointed in their food, try them out! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We have been ordering lunch and dinner at this Treasure Valley Gem and have always had great food and wonderful service! Today I was trapped at my desk all day and just when it felt like I'd never get a chance for lunch it occurred to me to order out. My dasher arrived 28 min later with another amazing bowl of goodness (Fiesta Bowl, my favorite!) and inside the bag was this little note from whomever packed the order. The author, by taking a moment to be so incredibly thoughtful and kind, brightened my day and changed my attitude completely! Amazing people and great food! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - This only took a moment to do but the feeling it gave me will last all day!! - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great downtown location, no frills decor, come as you are. Met Dan and his staff. very personable, helpful and professional. The fish and fixins were very fresh. I had the Bogus basin Poke bowl, (spicy style) and was amazed at the flavor explosion I experienced. The mixture of the fish, fixins and sauces all worked harmoniously in this amazing dish. Paddles Up Poke is now on my "must visit" list and I'm looking forward to trying all Dan's menu items as well as visiting all the other locations. Big ups to Dan and his staff! read more

Best poke bowl I've ever had. I travel for work so I've tried Poke Bowls around the country and these never disappoint.

I would just like to start off saying I used to absolutely love Paddles Up Poke. I have eaten there too many times to count... but not anymore. Paddles up before the pandemic and after are worlds apart different. Prices went up, quality and amount of fish went down, like way down. I get that inflation happened but you can't charge more and give less worse quality fish. My last meal here will absolutely be my last. This was my fourth strike, I gave it a fourth because the first three were right after the pandemic and I wanted so badly for it to be good again, much to my dismay it was not. There was a total 6 pieces of salmon and 5 pieces of tuna total and what's up with the inability to customize it now ordering online? This place used to be my favorite but if you're looking for good poke stay far away. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Bad poke - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

the ladies who were helping me today were very nice, it was my first time in. the establishment was very clean, i liked the vibe a lot! they offer free water & the poke bowl was really good! i recommend this place :) the bowl pictured was $14.99 before tax. read more

Simply the best for an affordable, fresh meal with a super friendly staff and ownership squad! Thank you

It has taken me 9 months, but I've finally been able to try P.U.P! After such a long wait, I must say, I wasn't disappointed one bit. The special occasion was me finally delivering my son and now I can finally eat the foods that I love that I could not have. Since I am stuck in the hospital still, I was thrilled to also see that I could place my poké order via door dash. Made this new mammas life much easier. I had tuna and salmon in my bowl. I love that this place has free avocado and a list of so many yummy add in's. I tried the house piranha sauce as well as citrus ponzu. They were both very good. However, I might ask for more sauce next time (I like my bowls a little saucier). Regardless, I am very much looking forward to visiting in the future in person and am very anxious to have a sushi burrito! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - I've waited 9 long months to build this bowl - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Good location right downtown, nice well done but simple interior. Now I shall warn ahead I came from Seattle area and arguably some of the best poke served outside the islands. I decided to try the Bogus Basin bowl on the first visit though I asked for spicy tuna and Hawaiian salmon instead of the standard option. The fish is good, definitely plenty fresh for serving raw poke style, however it wasn't up to the caliber I was accustomed to in Seatte. Now what did make up was the add-ons and sauces which were all on point. Seaweed salad was tasty and their house sauce. Now that I work 2 blocks away this will be one of my regular spots for lunch! Recommended! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I got the paddles up poke bowl and I am kinda disappointed. First the rice was cooked with too much water so it became mushy instead of grains. Second they served the poke on the rice while it was probably still steaming so the ahi on the bottom was cooked. Third the quality of fish they used just wasn't good it was stringy and I got 4 scales in my food so the fish wasn't even properly cleaned. For the $11 price tag it was not at all worth it. The sauce was good and the garnishes were fine but it's a very small portion of low quality fish. This is the first poke place I've tried in Idaho so maybe I'm just being harsh but this isn't what I expected. *EDIT* Okay I do want to say that the owner reached out to me very quickly and he is very dedicated to his business and told me he had just hired new staff and the hot rice and such was just a fluke. I can definitely see that from all the other reviews that this place is usually a hit amongst the people who live here. The owner Dan was super generous and said he'd make sure that this doesn't happen again. I don't want my review to turn people away from this place because the owner is super kind and reassured me that the fish is brought in fresh everyday. I do look forward to trying it again hopefully it's a better experience next time. read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Paddles up poke (wanted it plain) - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Sweetest people ever! No matter if it's in person, pick up, or delivery, they always find a way to my heart. Y'all are the sweetest and thanks so much for making my day! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - BOYB - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I would definitely suggest Paddle Up Poke. Great customer service and hands down the BEST poke bowls I have ever had!! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We love Paddles Up but DON'T ORDER ONLINE! Fourth time we've done that and run in to grab. Order is wrong every time! Asked for extra sauce. No sauce. Asked for extra sauce on the side, no sauce on the bowl but sauce on side. Asked for extra sauce on the bowl. No sauce. Grrrr.....It's always about the sauce! Super frustrating because you pick it up to go because you're in a hurry so you don't have time to go back. It's expensive and they always want a tip which is frustrating when you're order's wrong..... Their bowls are good but with no sauce or little sauce they're dry so SAUCE IS IMPORTANT! Will not order to go anymore but will have to go inside! read more

This was the prettiest and yummiest poké bowl I've ever had. My husband and I shared a large and it was perfect for us. The bogus basin is my new favorite. Definitely worth trying plus getting the blue rice base. read more

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Came here yesterday with a girl friend before a show at The Egyptian Theatre. I really loved all the healthy options. Definitely a great place to go if you're trying to stay keto or just eat healthy! The fish was fresh and we both enjoyed it. I like that it's centrally locates in downtown and a reliable spot to grab a healthy bite! Will definitely be back soon! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I've never been in to the physical paddles up location in Boise except to order to go once- but I do frequent the Doordash delivery for them! They're close to my work and always deliver in a reasonable time frame with a low delivery fee. The poke is always so good, topped with a lovely variety of seaweed salad, sauces, crunchy onions, veggies, you name it! There's been a couple times where I got the wrong bowl delivered or missed a side of miso etc, but that was towards the beginning of COVID and they've been doing so well otherwise! Love to see a local poke place with the drive to match the demand of us Idahoans who want good quality fish that's hard to find sometimes! The bogus basin is always a good choice, and their miso is so yummy! I delivered this to work when I was alone without a break recently and the note on the napkin was adorable! read more

Paddles Up Poke - 9th St - 'Thanks a TUNA' The Bogus Basin bowl & some miso - Poke Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Staff was nasty, my daughter couldn't leave her puppy on the street so she was holding her just to order, we were planning to eat outside, the staff asked us to leave, so we ordered separately with my wife holding the puppy outside. While I was ordering another customer stepped closer to the menu and staff told him to step back because he was standing slightly behind the counter to read the menu. Very rude!!!! Food was ok... We will not be back.... Very disappointing and I asked to go there for Father's Day... read more

Food was okay, but there was barely any fish in my burrito. If there is a next time, I will make sure to not call ahead so I get a better portion read more