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    Poke Bowl- Small Original Salmon

    i ordered a small bowl, i didn't expect much because it was in downtown but to my surprise it's freshl and enough for me

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    Alexander Y.

    I actually came up to California Plaza to hit up Earl of Sandwich, but I realized once I got here that I really wasn't feeling it that day. Thankfully, Poke Bar was right next to it, and that sounded a lot more appealing. Had to do a large bowl because I was actually quite starving on this particular day. Had salmon, tuna, albacore, and of course spicy tuna. It's obviously a little more expensive than your typical poke place, but it was definitely really good. Very fresh fish and vegetables. Great product for sure, super hit the spot! Service was great, no complaints here. Good to know that there is a solid poke spot in California Plaza. Pretty impressed that it has somehow managed to survive the pandemic given barely anyone is going into the office these days.

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    Gregory G.

    I've been familiar with PokeBar from their other location on La Brea/Olympic. Now that I've found on in Downtown LA, I don't have to trek across the city fore delicious poke. It's a great place for a quick bite. The service is quick, and their food/fish is fresh. This location was clean and there is ample outside seating in a nice breezeway. This location is located on Grand Av, between 3rd and 4th St. It's below street level, so you don't hear the hustle and bustle of traffic. If you're ever in the mood for some good poke, stop by and build your own bowl to your liking and you won't be disappointed.

    Very tiny and where's the poke?
    Emily M.

    Not worth it. Got the tiniest portion of food. Can't believe it's $13.14 for a kids sized meal. Never ever seen these prices for poke before and it's normally my favorite food. It tasted ok but for these prices no way. I thought Ohana poke was bad but this is way worse. On top of it the parking in front was closed and had to park in the parking lot below which costed another $8. I asked if they validate and they made it seem absurd that they would do such a thing. TERRIBLE. Don't come here unless you want to waste $20 on a kids meal

    Katie N.

    I came in here for lunch and got their medium sized poke bowl which is 3 scoops of protein. They're not heavy handed on the scoops both protein wise and or the rice / salad, so you might want to order a size up or ask for little bit more rice. The ingredients taste fresh and they have a good selection of mix in's. The house sauce was perfectly flavored. Overall, I would come back when I'm feeling like a healthy lunch.

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    Arturo B.

    Visited in Februari while passing through LA. Came on a Friday afternoon for late lunch and was not so busy. Ordering is simple. If you enjoy poke, check out PokeBar in downtown. Fresh fish and ingredients. Build your own bowl and enjoy. I had a medium bowl with 3 choices of fish and loved it. Topped with everything and wasabi aioli to bring it all together. Picked up and sat outside to enjoy the fresh breeze. A wonderful lunch no doubt about it!

    Medium Bowl /w 2 Salmon and 1 Tuna
    Brian T.

    4.5 Stars! I enjoy coming here a lot since it's the only good poke place near my office in DTLA. They give you a stamp card, where if you get 10 stamps you get a free medium bowl. I'm on my 4th stamp card! The style of ordering food is just like Chipotle, you move down a line and tell the food preparer what toppings you want. For a medium bowl, you get 3 scoops of fish. The fish you can choose from is salmon, albacore, spicy tuna or regular tuna. I usually get 2 scoops of salmon and 1 scoop of tuna. They also give you 1 large scoop of rice and 1 large scoop of salad (which you can substitute for another scoop of rice). After that you can add several different sauces (ponzo/house/spicy mayo), and toppings (kale/corn/onions/edamame/pineapple/cilantro/jalapeno/etc.) Then you get another round of toppings (masago/ imitation crab meat/seaweed). Then you have a final round of toppings which you can choose between nuts/sesame/furikake/etc.) The entire poke bowl as a whole tasted pretty high quality. The salmon and tuna tasted fresh and good. The toppings compliment the fish and rice very well. The sauces helps blend everything together. Overall a pretty high quality poke bowl. The place is also very clean and the staff is fantastic!

    Medium poke bowl with: corn, sweet onion, green onion, jalapeño, cilantro, cucumber, spicy mayo and crispy onion.  Happy belly
    Lynn L.

    Luckily for me, its Poke week on the RITUAL app - which has me venturing out to try new poke places. PokeBar is a bit of a walk for me from my office, but totally worth it! I ordered the RITUAL bowl from the app., which is the medium bowl with: corn, sweet onion, green onion, jalepeno, cilantro, cucumber, spicy mayo and I added crispy onion. I LOVED IT! The jalepeno added a great kick and their spicy mayo was way more spice than mayo, which I loved. Can't wait to go back and try something else! I didn't have to wait in line because of the RITUAL app, but there was a short line inside around 1:50, which is pretty late for the lunch rush. I can't imagine how it gets at noon. Cashier was very nice and friendly. I got good vibes .. AND it looked really clean in there.

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    Rachel S.

    Okay finally, a good place to get poke in downtown LA! I have tried several, some that added poke to their menu and some that are straight up poke places, but now I think I have found my spot. This place is a chain so they know what they're doing. I got there around 11:30 and luckily there was no line. Got the medium bowl which was 3 proteins - spicy tuna, albacore and scallops. Base of half brown rice, half kale salad. Added green onion, cucumber, kale, seaweed, crab, edamame and masago. Did a mix of the wasabi shoyu and spicy mayo. $13 total and they packaged everything up really nice. Took this outside to eat and it was delicious! Two thumbs up!

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    They are lovely here. I always do pick up and always have it ready. My fave is the make your own with salmon!

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    Perfect for lunch with fresh options. Good amount of sauce choices. I'll be back if I have another stay in Los Angeles

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    dummy expensive but also fire. I don't get poke a lot but 16.50 for a small seems kinda steep imo

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    The food was delicious! I couldn't have chosen a better place to go eat at! Will definitely go back again!

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    The food was really good we love it fresh except they forgot to bring all our orders. We had the salmon and spicy tuna poke with brown

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    All About Poke

    4.4
    (132 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    In LA for Anime Expo 2026, my friend and I were staying at the Hyatt House LA - University Medical…read moreCenter and after a full day of flying, we were looking for dinner, not wanting to travel too far from our hotel. My friend wanted me to try something new and since I had never had poke before, All About Poke fit the bill! We walked in around 6:45pm on a Wednesday. We were the only customers inside, but the two young women working behind the counter were bustling making Uber Eats/Door Dash orders, which was fine with me as it gave my friend and I time to look at all the options on the menu. The staff were friendly and quick, so when we were ready to order, it didn't take long before we were cashed out and eating. Inside there were several tables and chairs and since there was no one else inside, we had no problem grabbing a table. It was pretty clean inside and music played over speakers to make sure there was no dead air. For dinner, I ordered a medium poke bowl: brown rice base, three (good-sized) scoops of tofu, House Sauce, topped with avocado (small upcharge), cucumber, cilantro, and the "Whole Shebang" (fried garlic, sesame seed, fried onion, and furikake), with a small sample of wasabi on the side of the bowl and a cup of wasabi mayo for my free, extra sauce, as well as a cherry vanilla Olipop to wash it all down. I am really impressed, the poke bowl was delicious and surprisingly filling! The tofu tasted great, I was glad I added avocado which added a little creaminess to the bowl, and their House Sauce was great! Every ingredient in this bowl came together nicely! But if you need to clear your sinuses, get the wasabi - Wooo, my eyes were watering and my nose was running from that! The wasabi mayo is much milder, thank goodness, and was a nice, small addition. The medium-size was surprisingly filling and I think the price reflected that well. I did want a sweet treat to round out my meal, so I grabbed a vanilla macaron, which had vanilla ice cream in the middle, as well. The ice cream inside was creamy and the macaron had great texture with plenty of vanilla, a nicely sized treat! For my first time having a poke bowl, I think All About Poke did a great job! Friendly and quick customer service, fresh ingredients, and good-size portions, what more could I ask for? I wouldn't mind at all coming back for lunch or dinner.

    If you don't want hospital cafeteria food and need a poke fix, this place is pretty good! about $15…read morefor a small bowel with 2 proteins and the various toppings. There are some premium toppings but otherwise it's a pretty generous portion. Service is fast and it's usually empty. There is both inside and outside seating. Located next to Dunkin donuts and chipotle

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    Jus' Poke

    Jus' Poke

    4.6
    (2.7k reviews)
    16.0 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    I wouldn't call myself a Poke aficionado, I just know what tastes good. I have a few a go to like…read moreKing Poke and Ry's but a new friend said they were going here tomorrow and to get there early. Well I called and they said they had just made fresh batches for Dinner Rush and if I got there before 4:30 I should be ok. I got there at 4 and they already had all the counter seats taken, but there was no one yet in line so after discussing with an employee and my friends recommendations I decided on Reg Shoyu and Spicy. I saw Chili Peppa and it reminded me of the Chili Peppa wadda on the Islands. Home boy gave me some to try and next time I'm on that!! Anyway if you live close (I don't) ya gotta hit it up (Even if you dont live close go) I will be back and ya don't need the large. Got the cucumber salad, really good as well as the brown rice with Furakaki. Anyway Mahalo Boys! I'll be back!!

    Truly some of the best poke I've had. The ahi texture is the perfect bouncy-but-firm, not sinewy or…read moremushy at all. Seasoned perfectly. I got it twice in one week. I tried the Hawaiian, Spicy, Original, Shoyu, and Wasabi. My first time, I got the Hawaiian and Spicy poke with spicy edamame and spicy cucumbers. I went too fast and totally didn't realize I ordered all spicy. My mouth was totally on fire and we got ice cream after. The regular comes in a half bento box and the large is a full square bento box. Note they only do ahi and no salmon or other fish. Regular is absolutely enough for one meal. The staff was very friendly when I told them it was my first time. You get brown or white rice, two choices of poke, and two choices of sides. I think my perfect order is Original and Spicy with spicy cucumber and seaweed salad. With furikake!

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    1/2 pound of Local's Wasabi $11.95 (price as of 8/2024)
    1/2 pound of Local's Wasabi $11.95 (price as of 8/2024)
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    8oz Poke

    8oz Poke

    4.3
    (938 reviews)
    13.8 mi
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    This is our favorite poke place! It's been awhile since we've been here, but we were glad to be…read moreback. We arrived on a Thursday 11am, right at opening. There were a couple of people before us so that gave us time to look at the menu. Our go to is the large 4 fish ($21) which was enough for my husband and I to share. The service was good and fish/toppings plentiful. The employee was patient when we asked for almost all the toppings. Love the lemon cream! The crispy onion is what keeps us coming back--a must!! The ambience is simple but clean. We ate there and could easily have a conversation. They provide iced water in a dispenser. Bathroom was clean. Parking can be tough which is a hindrance for us, but today we found a spot easily. When we left, the parking lot was bustling. We really enjoyed our poke bowl! The fish was fresh. We got salmon x2, scallops, and shrimp. For our sides, seaweed salad and crabmeat. Base was half kale/half brown rice. Almost all the toppings. We got the garlic ponzu with spicy mayo in one corner. Eel sauce was drizzled all over which I didn't prefer, but it tasted good in the end. Our tummies were happy and satisfied!

    We stopped by for an early lunch and I will say this review is an average of two scores: 4 for the…read morepoke and 2 for the service. The portions are decent, and the poke is on the medium quality range. There are plenty of toppings and options to choose from--I would recommend taking a look ahead of time to see the full amount of options. When we walked in we were not greeted, and I asked a bit more information on how the combos work. The worker seemed visibly annoyed to answer my questions (thus my suggestion at studying beforehand!) and listlessly fulfilled the order after I made my decision. I won't be returning, but for anyone looking for a mid-tier poke place in a plaza with many options (if you have a group), I think it's a decent option!

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    Poke Me

    Poke Me

    4.1
    (750 reviews)
    11.0 mi
    $$

    This place is really close to The Hammer museum by UCLA. I came here with a couple of friends on a…read moreSaturday at around 2:30pm and there were two people manning the store. Both the guy and the girl were incredibly friendly, professional, patient and helped us 3 get exactly what we wanted. I went with a large (4 scoops) poke bowl and my two friends each had a medium. The key element for every single poke shop is the freshness of the ingredients, and this place was no exception. Both the protein and the veggies were as fresh as they could be, chopped/minced/cut to perfection and with a great presentation. The actual store was clean, quiet, and a perfect place to eat a calm lunch. Then we had some of their mochi (there were only two flavors left) which were pretty good. 10/10. Highly recommended place.

    Not good service. Go to another poke shop in LA. Came to LA to give them a try. Not so fresh but…read moreagain, $21 for a large bowl. The manager should be there. I had questions. Everyone was dismissive. Let me repeat it. Everyone was dismissive. They leave their fish in a fridge over night I can taste the difference of fresh and bad quality... how come it's not fresh? but again service was nothing but horrible. I'd recommend going to sweet fin. Sweet fin provides much more quick and efficient service allowing you to come and go. Bunch of options and the area is nice. Summer is around the corner and it's going to end soon and poke me is off everyone's list including mine. Pictures look great but let's talk about consistency. Been a regular signed up for loyal zoo and even decided to give this location a try after my previous one. Very poor My experience can not be made up and I've concluded my experience and hope everyone reframes from spending money at this business!! Those who leave good reviews most likely are affiliated to the buisness or hasn't seen or wanted to experiment any other poke shop. Go to sweet fin. Be aware of this place. I called the store but nobody answered. 0/10 stars.

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    Honu Poke and Grill

    Honu Poke and Grill

    4.6
    (401 reviews)
    17.9 mi
    $$

    These guys have a nice variety of poke flavors. There's a sheet on top of the display case that…read morelists the ingredients in each flavor. The polite and personable gentleman behind the counter helped me narrow down my choices and offered samples. The salmon and tuna poke were delicious. One was shoyu, and the other was limu; both had umami flavors. I was so glad that the shoyu didn't have a hint of sweetness and that the limu wasn't too salty. The savory seasoning/marinade and cool temp made the poke a very satisfying and refreshing meal. I also asked for rice and mac salad for my to-go plate, and those were solid complements to the poke. It's a chill, fast-casual place with Hawaiian tropical decor and a few dine-in tables. The plaza it's in is kinda small and janky, but at least parking is free. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd love to drop by for their poke.

    Poke places are aplenty in Torrance all of a sudden so which one should you go to? I dunno maybe…read morethis one? The poke is fresh and marinated to perfection. And to boot, there isn't an excessive line or wait time. They have a generous selection of salmon and tuna amidst other seafood options. Order by the pound or do a bowl, whatever works. If you aren't feeling poke, they do a bunch of great comfort hawaiian food too, so enjoy a beef ribs plate or chicken katsu or whatever your heart desires, you won't regret it!

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    We had the Spicy mayo salmon bowl  Order of beef ribs plate w/ macaroni and rice  2 spam musubi
    We had the Spicy mayo salmon bowl Order of beef ribs plate w/ macaroni and rice 2 spam musubi
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    8oz Poke

    8oz Poke

    4.3
    (350 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$

    I was thinking between Ohana Bbq, Cava and this spot on the plaza and decided to give 8oz Poke a…read moretry. I ordered the 3-protein rice bowl and chose salmon, tuna and spicy tuna as my protein selection. I then covered it up with a bunch of fresh veggie toppings like cucumber, green onions and jalapeños, added multiple sauces and topped it with their crispy onions. My combination was very delicious-- the fish tasted very fresh with spicy tuna standing out the most by taste and freshness. The veggies were ripe and yummy and the sauces made it so much better....I'm such a sauce guy, need sauce on everything. And finally, I absolutely loved the taste of their crispy onions. They were perfectly crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside and they were just so fresh ---this spot makes them in-house and they come to your bowl pretty much out of the deep fryer that you can see towards the back of this spot. What a nice touch, bravo! The place itself is spacious with around 10 tables for dining in. The customer service was solid and attentive. Good vibes out there and good food. Glad I came in and I will be back for more!

    **** Very…read moredisappointing experience. The employee serving me had an unnecessarily rude, authoritarian attitude from the moment I started ordering. At one point, I lightly touched the glass while pointing at what I wanted, and she abruptly scolded me with, "Don't touch the glass." There are much more respectful ways to communicate with customers, and the interaction felt unnecessarily hostile. To make matters worse, my poke bowl had noticeably less food than I've received at other 8 Oz Poke locations, and it wasn't nearly as flavorful as the Encino location. The quality and portion were both underwhelming. I was also surprised to find there's an additional fee if you want to sit and eat there. After an unpleasant interaction, a smaller and less flavorful meal, an extra dine-in fee, and then being prompted for a tip, the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I won't be returning to this location. If you have the option, I'd recommend going to the Encino location instead.

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    Ali'i Hawaiian Grill

    Ali'i Hawaiian Grill

    4.6
    (162 reviews)
    14.2 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Free parking

    Ali'i Hawaiian Grill has become one of my favorite poke places to eat in the South Bay. The fish is…read morealways incredibly fresh, the portions are generous, and the quality is consistently outstanding. My favorite is the Original Hawaiian Ahi. The flavor is absolutely perfect and it's the dish I keep coming back for. The Sweet & Spicy is another excellent option if you're looking for something with a little kick. The customer service has been outstanding every time I've visited. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cares about making your experience a great one. The restaurant is clean, inviting, and has a great atmosphere. They also have an incredible happy hour from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with $5 tacos, including chicken, pork, and poke options. They're absolutely delicious and one of the best food deals you'll find in the South Bay. Their Spam musubi is also fantastic and definitely worth trying. I've eaten at just about every poke spot in the South Bay, and Ali'i Hawaiian Grill is the one I keep coming back to. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Do yourself a favor, give them a try, and help spread the word. They deserve the support!

    Amazing spicy ahi! Customer service is the best here…read more I got a small bowl with spicy ahi and rice. I ordered a side of avocado and that was roughly ~$16 which is a bit on the pricier side of poke but it definitely was filling. However the quality is amazing. Highly recommend trying this place if you're nearby!

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    Smoked Ahi dip & chips ($5 during happy hour)
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    POKE Variety Display (and yes, Samples are possible! )
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