I was looking for a boba place in the area and stumbled upon poke papa. Unfortunately, I didn't get a poke bowl during this visit but the boba knocked it out of the park. They have a few signature drinks as well as traditional boba milk and fruit tea flavors. The boba was delicious without being too sweet. I also tried the volcano spam musubi which was was not spicy but still had good flavor. I would definitely return to try a poke bowl and other boba flavors. read more

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

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

This review is just for the Boba. Solid Boba, skinny containers, decent price You order at the kiosks while the regular ordering at the counter is for poke. They offer the usual teas and smoothies with customization available for toppings, temperature, amount of ice, and sugar quantity. As I had just been to Gong cha nearby the day before, my thoughts were fresh for a comparison. The milk Boba turned out to be slightly cheaper (just under $6) than gong cha and tasted less watery but also wonder if 25% sugar turned out to be more sugar. Service was pretty fast and you receive a text when your order is ready. Solid Boba within a shortish walk of Chinatown, convention center and museums and Washington monument within a mile. read more

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

At work and decided to give this place a try ! I wanted something sweet so I went for boba tea . First walking in to the place I seen it was not a lot of people sitting down but that's ok . If you want to order food you get in a line to your left . If you want to order boba you order from the screen by the wall . Since it was my first time hard time trying to decide on what to drink . The ambience is nice and welcoming the people working were nice and answered any questions I might have . I went with brown sugar baby . It's good but definitely sweet to me . Will I be back ? Oh definitely I will ! read more

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Had Poke Papa again recently and enjoyed the bowl. The ingredients taste fresh and are well prepared. There is also a wide range of vegetable options that you can add to your bowl free of charge. The seaweed salad is a particular highlight. One drawback of this place is that the protein scoops aren't very big; the value for money comes from the range of toppings more than it does from the proteins. Overall, this is one of the better poke options in DC and a good way to eat something fresh and healthy for a decent price. read more

One of the best places for poke in DC! The portion is huge (I got the regular bowl with 3 scoops of protein) and they have a great selection of toppings. I got the ahi poke, regular salmon, and the spicy Korean mix, and the fish tasted very fresh and was marinated well. The price is also super reasonable considering how much they give. I love how there's a boba shop within the store also - super convenient to grab poke and a drink while you're there. They had a lot of specialty drinks, like the I'm Your Biggest Flan, which was delicious, although they don't let you make it less sweet (but they let you make it more sweet??). I also tried the longan honey green tea with sea salt creme which was very good as well. read more

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Stopped by in the late afternoon for a snack and the spam musubis were perfect! Regular spam musubi is $3 and is just spam, rice, and seaweed. "Volcano" musubi is $3.50 and has spicy aioli, green onion, crispy onion, spam, rice, and seaweed. I got this one and it was really good! Not too spicy and satisfied my craving. read more

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I made my own bowl with scallops and ceviche and it was good! The ingredients were fresh and worked well together. I didn't like how soggy my rice and bowl got (probably from the ceviche), so I would choose different proteins next time. The service was pretty fast despite the lunch rush. The tables/seats were close together and cramped, so I would only come back for takeout. read more

We were so lucky to stumble in here after the sushi restaurant we initially went to was closed. The service here was fantastic and the gentleman helping me gave me a rundown of flavors and what would work best with my bowl. They give beyond generous portions, my bowl could have easily fed 2 people. The fish was fresh and the flavors were excellent. I loved their drink selection; everything from Bubble to Coconut water was available. You can also get 1 free Miso Soup or Mochi with a Yelp Check In! This place was so busy on a Tuesday afternoon, tons of to-go orders! read more

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

Visited Poke Papa today for lunch and had an amazing experience! I did a build your own bowl with white rice, and two scoops of protein. I got both the spicy tuna and ahi tuna, both were delicious. There are so many sauces to pick from, and I tried 4 different ones ($.25 each, worth it). I got multiple sprinkles on mine, and so many good veggies. I also got a Thai milk tea which was made to order and was so delicious. read more

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

The service is quick! Very convenient spot And the food is nice too Good place for poke read more

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

I've had poke across the east and west coasts and can confidently say that Poke Papa is one of my favorite poke restaurants I've ever been to. I stumbled across this in Chinatown and wanted to give it a try. I was surprised by the amount of poke and toppings they packed - for a large bowl, it can easily feed two people. I love to get the ahi, salmon, spicy salmon, and the Korean mix. As for the topping, you can't go wrong with any of them. My favorites are the seaweed salad, imitation crab, mango and pineapple, and fried garlic and onion. Those things together make for such a flavorful and yummy bite. If you're looking for poke in DC, I'd 10/10 recommend this one to you. read more

Poke Papa - Large poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My kids love this place and want to go whenever they visit. Parking can be a little difficult because it's in DC but I usually find a spot within a block or two. The staff are always friendly and the place is clean. There's adequate seating so you can eat inside. There's a wide selection of bowls and ingredients to choose from. I usually get the khing chicken, while my wife gets the spicy salmon and ahi tuna. Love all the vegetables. read more

Poke Papa - Regular Poke Bowl with spicy salmon and ahi tuna - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Overall, delicious Poke bowl. Pros: I ordered the regular bowl w/salmon and it came with a very generous helping of toppings. Everything was fresh and the sweet shoyu sauce in particular was great for bringing out the flavors. Cons: I also got spicy mayo on my bowl and it was just way too much sauce. The ingredients were so good on their own and when I stirred everything the mayo started to drown them. I would definitely recommend asking for sauce on the side. Would definitely order from Poke Papa again. read more

Poke Papa - Poke bowl with Salmon, edamame, mango, avocado, green onions, brown rice and sesame seeds. - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been going to Poke Papa since they opened, and even though the DC poke scene has expanded and I've moved away from DC, I always look to return to Papa when I come back to DC. Their poke quality, portion sizes and number of ingredients to choose from makes them the best. Bonus points for having Stubborn Soda. Don't forget the free miso soup my fellow Yelpers, it's actually quite good. read more

Poke Papa - Build your own bowl, spicy spam musubi and Stubborn Soda of course - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was really in the mood for something light and fresh and stumbled across Poke Papa. I had passed by it before, but had never really gone inside. My loss. Like wow, this place was incredible. The best part, aside from the taste, is that they have so many options for what you can get on your bowl. I did the build your own bowl and I appreciated how patient the staff were with me as I asked about half of the menu items. The price is reasonable for what you're getting and the additional free toppings (ex. seaweed salad, crab salad) really let you feel like you're making the most of your money. What I love how is fresh the food is. All the ingredients are well prepared, vibrant, well, and well portioned. I was so satisfied with my poke bowl, I got a Spam musubi to go and that was also pretty incredible (and cheap). I need to come back. read more

I was craving something healthy and delicious and Poke Papa hit the spot! I ordered online and took my food home in true covid fashion. I ordered 4 proteins (spicy tuna, ahi x2, spicy korean mix) with 1/2 sushi rice and 1/2 greens. Toppings galore and the miso sauce. Pros: the weight of the bowl immediately made me happy. It was packed! Some poke bowls I've had leave me wishing for more. Not here! I loved i could tell the ingredients were fresh. The ginger was so flavorful and refreshing. All of the fish was smooth and delicious. Nothing chewy and no odd flavors. Loved that spicy meant spicy on their menu. The miso sauce was the perfect match for the bowl. Cons: only con was i wish i had more greens in the mix. It was 50/50 with rice and I ordered a lot of toppings, but I felt like I only had a few bites of greens. It may just be better to get all or none. Not a huge negative at all. Still loved every bite. Highly recommend this place and I can't wait to go backa read more

Poke Papa - 4 protein poke bowl to go - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious poke and boba! I highly recommend the welcome to the jungle tea. The poke bowls are large and very filling. One of my favorite spots to eat in DC. When I visited there was also an option to order from a touch screen instead which I felt was a nice option. read more

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Very good poke with lots of variety. Everything was super fresh and delicious. I get why people love this place read more

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

Consistently delicious and quick, Poke Papa has never let me down. The portions are great for the price too! read more

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

I've been here a few times and I have to say this is better than DC Poke. Fresh ingredients and a boba tea place inside. Pow tea shop and Poke Papa are great combined together. Fast service and has a very clean restroom and tables are kept spotless. After any convention or during I come here for a healthier option then con food. read more

Poke Papa - Spam fresh and soft - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Excellent poke spot! I remember coming here shortly after it opened about 5 years ago and being very impressed with the value and quality. I recently came in for lunch and was still impressed with the quality, although it was more expensive than I remember (not faulting them, inflation is what it is). I do love that you get so many protein options within 1 bowl and the toppings and sauces are very tasty. I ordered ahead of time on the toast app and when I picked it up, it was ready. So convenient! Now that I work 2 blocks away, I'll certainly be stopping in more often. I may consider a smaller bowl because I was stuffed for hours after the regular one. Although a little on the expensive side, you are getting quality ingredients and a decent portion size. It's definitely worth stopping in! read more

Found this while wandering around while my son was at his dance convention and wow it was sooooo good. I love poke places like this and they had more protein options then our local one with better prices. If this was close to me I would be there all the time. Super cute inside and friendly staff read more

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Fresh flavors. Really enjoyed all of the ingredients together, props to me! Ordered with uber eats so not much to say about the service, but it did come quickly. read more

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

Stopped by this poke shop right next to Chinatown. Terrific service & the menu has tons of customization. We got one of the preset bowls as wel as a build your own. The tuna and salmon were both marinated deliciously and super fresh. Definetly would recommend you get your bowl with sushi rice as it adds the right amount of acidity. For toppings, I would highly suggest the seaweed salad, edamame, and/or pickled red onions! They also have individually packaged spam musubi for sale. All around very high quality and delicious food! PLUS they have a boba tea shop inside called Pow Tea. Super high quality boba tea. I got the strawberry teajito which was a tea variant of a mojito. Super delicious and refreshing given the hot weather. read more

Poke Papa - Lomi Homey Signature Poke Bowl & Build Your Own Poke Free Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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They had some signature bowls but I am a bit picky when it comes to poke so I decided to build my own. I chose brown rice as my base (other options were white rice, sushi rice, greens, 1/2 and 1/2) and for my protein I did one scoop of tofu and one scoop of shrimp. The best part is that you can choose unlimited toppings with no extra charge so I got one scoop of almost everything. Everything was so good and fresh! My favorites were the seafood and seaweed salads. The worker also recommended the miso garlic sauce which was very good! read more

Poke Papa - Build Your Own Poke Free Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is so good. I'm so glad I found it. It's really good quality poke and amazing service. I will keep coming back. The ambience is pretty fast casual but the value is really good for the amount you pay. read more

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

Great poke spot! I wanted something quick and on the healthier side for lunch. I landed on Poke Papa after searching for places around the hotel I was staying. It did not disappoint! Ordering was fast and easy. It had been a while since I'd been to a poke spot, but the portions here seemed huge compared to my recollection of other places I've tried! Everything in my poke bowl tasted great and fresh! read more

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

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Went back again...had the same thing...and it was even better this time...the ceviche not only had shrimp and scallops...it also had perfectly size chunks of fresh octopus, perfectly marinated in the lime juice and fresh herbs. . Delicious!! read more

Good meal here, we both picked signature dishes and we were overwhelmed with the options, however they basically gave you the fish that bowl came with and it was from create your own from there!! Oh well. I think the music was a little loud in the place as the servers struggled to here us. Lots of choices of toppings. Fresh, healthy meal. read more

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Built my own poke bowl, just how I like it. Comparable to other poke places I've been to. Service was fast and friendly. Food was good.

WOW.. i tried a lot of poke places but this is one of the top on my list!! its pretty pricey, but they scoop you a lot (more than 1 scoop) and u get a bang for your buck! for first time or avid poke lovers, Poke Papa is where to go!!! the kind man who helped me was so smiley and sweet, made me feel welcomed. Heres my order (the meat of it) -regular bowl (3 scoop protein) -brown rice - 2 spicy salmon (BOMB!) - 2 lomi salmon (BOMB) - sauces: sweet soy sauce, spicy aioli, sesame oil - any topping youd like (i got all except for mango and pineapple) SO GOOD! next time id try the ahi tuna, it looks good too. i love that this place seasons their fish, it reminds me of hawaii. 10/10 would come back! Criticism: i wish they could mix in the toppings for me instead of having it scooped on the side. also, we need a chili sesame oil sauce! and some spicy fried garlic as toppings! read more

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I love this poké! It is super easy to stop in and order. I've done to go, eat in and door dash for this restaurant and have been happy with all. All of the ingredients always feel really fresh and well prepared (and chopped which is a huge win for me! I find a lot of places loosely chop their scallions, cilantro, etc) All of the staff here is kind and friendly. Love all of the options for proteins, toppings and sauces! Everything is really delicious, and this is definitely our go to poke spot in the city. read more

Poke Papa - Build your own poke bowl (3 scoops protein) with a Bubly! - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Living in the PNW, I'm an admitted seafood snob. So when poke was on the list for lunch in DC, I had to remind myself that there is fresh seafood on the east coast as well! And wow, I was definitely not disappointed. My co-workers and I arrived during a busy lunch rush, but it was obvious these guys had their poke game on. They were fast, efficient, and friendly while making our bowls right in front of us. We were lucky to find a table in their small dining room, and were soon enjoying our tasty bowls. I ordered the "Da Grinds" bowl, which featured ahi poke, lomi salmon, spicy tuna and ceviche over rice and with spicy sauce and many accompaniments. It was not only Da Grinds, it was Da Bomb! I could hardly finish this bowl of impossibly fresh yumminess. But I did my best. They also have a Yelp check-in deal - free mochi ice cream! I'm not a fan of mochi, so I didn't partake, but my co-workers enjoyed it. read more

Poke Papa - Da Grinds bowl. - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We decided to check this place out since it was close by the arena. I was very pleased with my first visit here. The place is bright, clean and inviting. I love the fact that they offer "snack bowls" because even the small bowls can be way too much. Poke Papa has the usual toppings and mix-ins I created my own bowl with brown rice and salmon. Poke Papa also has a much larger selection of sauces and the sprinkles section that you can help yourself to alongside the condiments is a plus. No complaints about this place. Service was fast and friendly while I was there and I loved my poke bowl.Heads up, if you check-in, you can get a free miso soup or mochi ice cream ball! With so many poke shops popping up around town, I can add this as one of my favorite poke spots! read more

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I saw Poke Papa when walking down the street and already knew I wanted to have it for lunch the next day. The bowls looked so fresh and had very generous portions. I ordered the build your own bowl online (super convenient) and picked it up in store at a designated area. Yelp also had a deal around a free mochi which they honored when I came in despite already having paid (awesome!). In my bowl I got the spicy tuna, ahi tuna, and salmon. I was not a fan of the salmon, but everything else was wonderful. I splurged for avocado on it - absolutely worth it! I loved the amount and variety of toppings that could be added to the bowl. With the convenient ordering system, friendly service, and delicious flavor, this is a go-to lunch spot for whenever I'm back in the city! read more

Poke Papa - Regular Build Your Own Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was great tasting and fresh. The service was easygoing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely would recommend read more

First time at Poke Papa! Pretty good options here. I built my own bowl and it was plenty! It's hard to find good poke places. I went there during lunch and it was surprisingly not busy. I was in and out in just a few minutes. Not sure if they offer this, but it would be great if they offered scoops of protein by itself. Sometimes I don't want the rice and all the toppings. read more

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

One word review: flavorful. Tip: ask the staff for a drink recommendation! They're incredibly sweet and very helpful The food was delicious and incredibly flavorful. I ended up getting a poke bowl with lomi salmon and unmarinated salmon with sweet shoyu sauce. I also had seaweed salad and crabmeat salad among other toppings. I ended up asking the staff for a recommendation for the drinks since I read that they have unique ones. They recommended the Lilikoi Passion drink. When I finally opened the lid to my poke I was already hit with a wave of flavorful smells. Mixing everything together, every item in the bowl was incredibly flavorful and of high quality! You could tell the ingredients were really fresh. Every moment the sweet shoyu sauce was coming off strongly, the Lilikoi Passion drink was really refreshing and paired well with the flavors in my bowl. Overall the ambience was very chill and pleasant. Would definitely come again:) read more

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

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