This place is officially part of my permanent takeout rotation whenever I'm in DC for work. Convenient location, easy ordering, friendly staff, and most importantly, really great quality food. I usually build my own poke bowl depending on my mood that day, but the ahi poke is always a must. Honestly, it's the closest in freshness and flavor to Hawaii that I've found on the mainland. Lots of toppings, sauces, and sprinkles to choose from, and the prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality you get. Definitely coming back every time I'm in town. read more

Poke Papa shares a space with Pow Tea. I ordered at the kiosk, and I was glad I did. There's an entire vegetarian section, and I selected the vegetarian Kpop Bop. The tofu was really good. My only note would be it was super saucy. They do charge extra for, well, everything, so that's something to keep in mind. read more

Poke Papa - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very delicious. A little pricey but not the worst. You get a lot for one bowl and it's delicious!! I really enjoyed the lomi salmon and all the toppings they had to offer. Staff was friendly and place was pretty clean for a Saturday evening even though it was busy. Pow tea was yummy too. Boba was a little hard and on the chewier side but I kinda prefer that anyway lol. On the other hand the pudding topping for my drink was not as silky as i'd like but that's okay. It still tasted good. Extra points because one of the employees was wearing the same Hello Kitty x Bruno Mars shirt I just bought. read more

Such a cute poke and tea shop! You definitely get your money's worth of food, because they fill the bowl to the brim. The poke was delicious and had a great balance of flavors. Taro milk tea was smooth and not too sweet. Service was so fast and accommodating. read more

Poke Papa - 2 Scoop Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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To order you go to a machine and you can select whatever you want from there. They have a very extensive Kenny of options when it comes to drinks. Minimal staff interaction. The welcome to the jungle read good but tasted really weird, I couldn't identify anything going on with the drink and I ended up drinking only like 1/4 of the drink before throwing it out. It's a very tropical oriented drink, however the chunky pieces of the fruit offset the balance of everything already going on in the drink. I'd say get something more simple and have a more enjoyable drink. I'm not sure how this was a popular item or if it was just being promoted as a limited item. read more

Poke Papa - Welcome to the jungle - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The vegetarian tofu bowl was great except way too saucy. I'm not sure if it was me that added the extra sauce or the restaurant. I would say the tofu bowl was excellent but ask for half sauce just to be safe. read more

Boba AND poke? I'm there! I love touch screen order kiosks for bowl places since it takes the pressure off the ordering process. I particularly loved it here since I got to build the perfect customized poke bowl! I could've done with a bit more protein but it was still a loaded bowl and all super fresh. They also have a pretty robust boba menu that you can also look through at the order kiosks. I went with a classic milk tea which was on the sweeter side, but with well cooked boba so it's a win for me. read more

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Yum! Really enjoyed this poke bowl. I got the two scoops - spicy salmon and a mix of tuna and salmon. I really enjoyed it. Staff were friendly and the portion size was pretty solid. read more

Poke Papa - Two scoops salmon and tuna - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Quick, healthy, DELICIOUS poke bowls. I ordered DA GRINDS, which comes with a good mix of Ahi poke, lomi salmon, spicy tuna, and ceviche. I really liked it You pick your toppings. I highly recommend the PICKLED SEAWEED, and the crispy FRIED GARLIC pieces...seriously! So good. read more

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Good ingredients. Good sprinkles. Dreadfully over sauced. Had to stop eating the fish it was so salty. Cry. Get your sauces on the side!! read more

Poke Papa - 3 Scoop Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The expression goes "don't judge a book by its cover" but when it comes to poke bowls, I've always felt that you need to see the assembled product to understand what you're getting. The pictures paint this flavorful burst of colors, and the real thing does not disappoint. The k-pop bowl in particular looked and sounded delightful, personally being a big fan of Gochujang certainly helped a lot. Each bite had so much variety in flavor and texture, I was very happy! Having ordered this as delivery I cannot speak to the restaurant's ambiance or the quality of service except to say the bowl was heavily packed and the online pictures look great. read more

Poke Papa - K-pop Bop - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a huge portion and a delicious poke bowl. I'm always hesitant to eat raw seafood but this place is delicious and safe. The service was prompt and he provided guidance about spice levels. I got the sauce on the side for an extra 10 cents. It's a really small container of sauce but a perfect size for me. I got the custom bowl with two proteins and they allow you to get a scoop of every topping if you want. I love that! I'll be back. read more

This restaurant has great reviews and I couldn't wait to try it after my morning walk. Although it started pouring, I still came to try a bowl. There were plenty of protein options and endless toppings. The employee was very helpful with all my questions and combination options. The had my favorite sauce, wasabi aioli, and she gave me extra. The restaurant was clean, service was quick and the prices were reasonable. I'd definitely be returning again. read more

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Best Poke in the DMV! I have ordered from Poke Papa at least five times since my last review as they deserved another chance. Each time, the portion size and quality of ingredients have been consistent. It appears they took my feedback about skimping. The fact that the business acted on this is what I call excellent customer service. The amount of food you receive is well worth the price, and I will continue to patronize them. Highly recommend! read more

Speedy spot for a quick bite. I was not impressed not disappointed. It was like a chipotle of poke. Lots of good options with quality fish and flavors. I got the largest poke bowl with lots of fish. I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

We stop here every time we are in town! Reminds us when we were on vacation in Hawaii and warms my daughter's heart. She packs the spam/rice sandwich in her volleyball bag/lunchbox to eat during the tournament so perfect. read more

Pretty good Poke spot, we got delivery for a last minute dinner. The cost was $70 total for two 2-scoop bowls and one Poke Free Bowl. Lomi Homie - 3.5 stars Salmon very fresh & soft. Too much crab salad. Spicy Ahi, Lomi Salmon - 4 stars Overall good, sushi rice was nice if a bit hard. Spam Masubi - 3 stars Way, way, way too spicy! read more

Poke Papa - Spicy Ahi, Lomi Salmon - 4 stars. Overall good, sushi rice was nice if a bit hard. Sat delivery dinner 2024-04-13 - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great poke place in the heart of DC! This is a hidden gem! Easy to order using kiosk, wait time is about 5 minutes or less. The food is rich and delicious. Usually, we take 1 bowl for ~20-25 for a couple of people. Enough space inside, the place is clean and nice! Defiantly recommended read more

Poke Papa - Wall - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by for a quick bite before catching a movie nearby. I was craving poke, so I just searched for the closest poke place. Service was swift, and the poke bowl that I got was pretty good. It's definitely one of the more expensive poke places I've ever been to, and I'm hesitant to say that the food is worth the price, even though it was good. But to fulfill my craving, I was willing to do anything! read more

Bowl was really great - I got by without sauce but disappointed it didn't come with my order despite requesting it. Delivery was SO FAST. read more

A fresh food option served fast, it was delicious. The place wasn't too busy and the workers kept busy cleaning so, I'm sure the health score extends beyond the food. I got a pretty decent portion for a few extra bucks compared to a fast food combo meal. I'd take it any day. read more

Poke Papa - 2 Scoop Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lots of fresh selections! Customers will be surprised at the quality and service. Don't forget to try their teas...they're amazing

6 stars if it were possible. I was staying in DC for a couple days. I had papa poke two out of the 3 days i was there. The ingredients were fresh. The service was prompt, especially with online ordering. Pricing wise, it seemed steep at first but you get so much food its so worth it. I would caution to only get like 1 sauce, 2 max. They tend to absolute douse the bowl so less is more here. read more

Poke Papa - 3 protein bowl: pick your own journey flavor - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I just ordered delivery of Poke Papa, but it was so good that I think it will be my new place for take-out poke orders. The ingredients were fresh! And I loved the marinated salmon and tuna. The sauces are also really good, and I like that you get to choose a couple different ones. I always like to do a customized bowl. I've ordered here twice, and both orders have been awesome! read more

Poke Papa - Two protein bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

With efficient staff and manageable wait times, Poke Papa delivered a delicious bowl. The ingredients tasted fresh and the garlic ahi was especially fragrant. read more

Poke Papa - half eaten 2 Scoop Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The only nice thing I can say is that the staff was nice. Unfortunately, everything else was a disaster dressed up as dinner. The poke tasted like it had been sitting around waiting for someone to remember it existed, the rice was somehow both mushy and dry (a culinary paradox I didn't ask for), and the toppings looked like they'd given up on life. For the price, I expected fresh, vibrant flavors... not a sad bowl that felt like it was punishing me for being hungry. If you're craving poke in DC, do yourself a favor and walk literally anywhere else. This place is proof that not all poke is created equal... and some of it shouldn't be created at all. read more

Best poke build I've ever done. They have tons of proteins to choose from. I got ceviche shrimp and shrimp. The choices for add ins were terrific. Then you pick crab salad or seaweed. You know I picked both no additional charge. The amount of toppings were also great like fried onions, tempura, Masago, Fujitake. The sauce selections. Chefs kiss!! I am headed there again now. lol. read more

I've been obsessed with poke bowls ever since my recent trip to Hawaii. I saw this place pop up on Uber eats, saw the highly rated reviews, and decided to try it out for myself. I got the volcano bowl - I love spice, and this definitely hit the spot. It's a good amount of spice, with the right combination of sauces and flavors. I recommend getting some of the lava sauce on the side if you want to turn it up a notch. I also ordered the spam musubi, which was just alright. The order was packaged well, which I always appreciate. I could also tell that they use high quality, fresh ingredients. They didn't get my order completely right, so I'm docking a star for that. Otherwise, I would absolutely recommend eating here if you want some good, quality poke. read more

Poke Papa - Volcano Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Poke papa is a legit poke spot right in the heart of dc, not too far from the Verizon center. I'm going to start with the good: 1) the ingredients here are high quality. Everything from the ahi tuna, salmon and imitation crab meat is a quality. 2) the manager here is a really cool dude. He's positive and he's always got a good attitude. I know he's been there for a while. 3) the place has a decent amount of tables if you want to eat in. The negatives: 1) it's definitely on the pricier side. It's $20 for medium bowl of poke so it's an upscale bite for sure. 2) the flavors are not great. The bowl doesn't really mesh well together and I think it lacks an overall taste component. There are a million sauces and it's hard to choose the right one. I got the wasabi shoyu, ginger and sweet chili. I think there was a lack of sauce for sure. Good service, good quality ingredients but again at $20 it's for me to give this any more than a 3/5 stars. Maybe the signature bowls are a decent option. read more

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Poke papa! Even though I didn't get to try their poke bowls, their food looked fresh and a lot of different toppings to choose from. I decided to try two drinks, both very different from each other. The oreo speedwagon was my favorite! Super creamy and not overly sweet. I also like the Brazilian Lime-bada but just wished it was more creamy. Overall their drink menu had a lot of interesting flavors and a large selection which was almost overwhelming. There's a lot of sitting available and although inside wasn't super busy at the time of my visit, there were a lot of takeout orders so keep this in mind. Overall I enjoyed the different options available for drinks and I can't wait to go back and try some of their limited drink options! read more

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One of my favorite poke places in DC that I'm surprised I don't go here more! It helps that they also have boba - so many choices of milk and fruit teas and with the most fun names like "Taro Reading," "Oreo Speedwagon," and "I'm Your Biggest Flan!" I like the taro and honeydew. Make a hard right when you enter and you can see the boba menu & make an order on the touchscreen. For the poke they really load up your bowl with toppings which makes it feel worth the price. On my most recent visit tried the spicy salmon volcano bowl and it was yummy. Fast and convenient, great fast casual option in Chinatown! Come here after a study sesh at the library, a break from the portrait gallery, of if you just find yourself wandering. read more

Poke Papa - a bowl of food and a drink - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I visited this place a month ago, just wanting to try a new place for dinner. The second I come in, the 7-8 employees all talking and laughing at the front stop that to just glare at me like I interrupted them at their jobs. Every question I ask, the employee who decided it was time to be a mute, just kept pointing at the signs. I even asked for a sample of something and she said it was not permitted. I get my food, and when I sit at a table, they all go to the back to snicker and whisper, while staring at me from the back area. But when white couples came in, they were wonderfully accommodating, offering samples and actually being professional. The fact that these fools can't even see that multiculturalism is the reason they have jobs is so pathetic. Hispanics working at a Hawaiian food restaurant are being racist. So vile that they can't even choke down their bigotry to serve a customer and actually be normal. Poki DC is much better, shame on all of you for treating a black customer like some pestilence. read more

I am a sucker for some good poké. I am in DC for a work conference and I saw this spot while I was walking around and decided to check it out. They have very fresh ingredients and a LOT to choose from. The prices are very reasonable. You can build your own bowl or go with one that has been crafted by the restaurant. I built my own and everything was perfection. The staff is very friendly and the space is bright and clean with fun window seats so you can watch DC life while you dine. I am definitely glad I stopped in! read more

Poke Papa - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice ambiance, and stopped by because a lot of other restaurants in the area were a bit too busy. The portion sizes are alright, but their service was unfortunately a bit inconsistent. My bowl was made much smaller than my friend's bowl, but the actual poke quality was good! read more

Poke Papa - Onolicious Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place for a quick poke hit. Just like subway pick your choices as you go. Staff was friendly and helpful. Chill atmosphere. read more

Poke Papa - My custom bowl. - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here to treat myself to birthday lunch last month and really enjoyed it! I tried ordering from the website ahead of time but for some reason it doesn't include any of the boba options, so I had to place a second order when I got there just for that. The online site could be improved to include both (since the touch screens when you arrive include both). They quickly put together my custom poke bowl and boba tea to go. There was a long line for folks ordering in the store, but using the online system/kiosk was a lot faster. The poke was fresh and delicious and hit the spot. Boba was perfectly sweet and with tons of flavor. I'll definitely be back! read more

Poke Papa - Boba - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Definitely a dependable boba spot, but not the best in DC. Poke Papa gives me more of a "restaurant chain" vibe, where the service is not personable and the quality is short of amazing. The portion sizes here aren't huge, even if your order extra scoops of protein. They aren't very generous with rice, which is arguably the cheapest component of the meal, or the toppings. I visited with two teenage boys, and they were still hungry after each having their individual bowls. The restaurant itself was very busy; there were barely any open tables for my party of three. Tables that did open up were a little dirty, since customers are expected to clean up their area. With all the poke options in DC, this wouldn't be my top pick. read more

Poke Papa - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4/5! Decided to stop by this place and give it a try before the Wizards game, as I was craving some Poke. Didn't think too much of it, but I was happy I came here! The Food: I went with a regular Poke bowl that included 3 proteins and unlimited toppings. I chose the Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon and Lomi Salmon. All the proteins were good in their own way, fresh and nicely portioned! They had a ton of toppings for you to get as well, some cost extra but the free offerings will do just fine! The Service: Service was great! The line wasn't long and they got us in and out within a fast pace! Prices are a little high for a poke bowl, but it is DC. The Atmosphere: Restaurant was nice, plenty of seating and was clean. Not much else to say. Overall, a 4/5! Pretty good poke spot for being near the Capital One Arena. Good portions and good service, read more

Poke Papa - Regular Poke Bowl (3 Proteins) - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Why did I go back?! I picked one of the preset bowls that they highly recommend on the menu---but the woman kept asking me over and over again what toppings, and what I wanted. Still not very flavorful. Brown rice was good. read more

Delicious bowl, great service. Added avocado and forbidden rice to one of the signature bowls. Great pairing!! Staff very nice and service was quick!! read more