I'm so surprised. The spicy ahi + masago + hot rice tastes amazing. $14 small bowl was still a big portion. it tastes like real Hawaiian poke. Super fresh read more

I stop by Pokebola pretty regularly, usually on a quick lunch break or on nights when I don't feel like cooking. It's a small, hole-in-the-wall spot with very limited seating, so I almost always order to-go. It's not somewhere I'd plan to linger, but it works perfectly when you need something fast and filling. The portions are generous, which is a big reason I keep coming back. The scoops of fish are noticeably hearty, and my bowl always feels substantial without having to pay for a bunch of add-ons. The quality isn't top-tier poke by any means, but it doesn't taste off or stale either. For the price point, it feels fair and consistent. Overall, it's a solid, convenient option when I want something quick that still tastes good. If you're expecting a high-end poke experience, this isn't that. But if you're looking for a satisfying bowl with good portions and easy takeout, it hits the spot. read more

Pokebola - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Two things stand out with this little poke place. It's inexpensive and they have a great variety of food options. I only ever come here for poke, but they have a lot of other foods you can try. My review here though is just for the poke bowls. I love make-your-own poke bowls. So many varieties of flavors. They have a really fantastic variety of proteins, sauces and toppings. Their fish always tastes pretty fresh, and I love putting some unagi or seared fish on my bowls. Their sauces are good. I like to use their house spicy sauce. My other favorite thing here is to get marinated eggs on my bowl, which typically feels like more of a ramen thing, but it works here. Their service is always pleasant and they give good portions of food. The place doesn't have a lot of seating and it's small, but I typically just make a bowl and bring it back to work. read more

Pokebola - Poke bowl - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sorry my photo was taken after I'd already started eating, but I wanted to show how their salmon and scallop aren't pre-marinated like most poke places I've tried. I got a half salad, half brown rice base with toppings like corn, carrot, green onion, edamame, house kimchi, and cucumber. The house mild sauce was just okay. Overall, the poke bowl was fairly average. Seating is limited with rows of seats along the walls, and they only accept cash for orders under $20. The employees were friendly, and the price for a small was affordable. read more

Pokebola - Half eaten Poke Bowl - Small with salmon and scallops hehe - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious and extremely affordable poke right at the intersection of Van Ness and Market streets. This is a mainly to go spot with limited communal seating. They have tons of protein options, including seared fish options for your poke. I got a medium bowl because it came with 3 scoops of fish, which was a decent amount. I chose salmon, ahi tuna, spicy tuna, half brown and white rice but a smaller amount as I was watching my calories. I chose two sauces, green onions, kimchi (I adore good kimchi), and crispy garlic. The fish was heavenly. The salmon was like butter, it just melted with eat bite, and everything tasted fresh. The brown rice had a really nice and nutty flavor and I actually liked it better than the white rice. The kimchi was good, but it was a tad bit sweeter than I am used to, so I wonder if it was made by the restaurant rather than store bought or commercially made. I really enjoyed this poke bowl and I enjoyed the price of $16 bucks and change for a filling medium sized bowl. This is much cheaper and more affordable than I've seen at other poke places around the Bay Area. This is a great spot to get poke to go and take home or have for lunch at work. They also have cooked items like various soups and rice plates. I will be checking this place out again. I definitely recommend checking it out for delicious, affordable poke. The staff were super helpful and were very kind when I told them how good the food was. read more

Pokebola - Medium choose your own proteins bowl, with spicy tuna, ahi tuna, salmon, kimchi, brown & white rice. - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a random craving for some poke and Pokebola did the trick! I had Spicy Tuna and Salmon with Brown Rice, Greens and most of the free toppings! Was definitely fresh and a quick place to grab a poke bowl. It's literally off Van Ness so good luck with street parking! You're better off walking there if you can. read more

Pokebola - Spicy Tuna & Salmon with all the Veggies! - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Needed a lowkey hotel room lunch for delivery, and Pokebola came up for being nearby. Decided to give them a try because it had been TOO long since I had poké and the reviews were solid. Happy to report it was a good choice! I got a medium build your own bowl with avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber, edamame, spicy aioli, spicy crab, and spicy tuna on top of white rice. My order took a little longer than quoted but my delivery person reached out and let me know they were slammed so it wasn't an issue. Once I did get it, it took me about two seconds to dig in. SO good and not a complaint in sight! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and portions were incredibly generous. The spiciness on the aioli, crab, and tuna were perfection. I probably could've settled for a small because I wasn't able to finish the entire bowl (normally I can). Definitely recommend if you're nearby and I'd seek them out again when in SF! read more

Pokebola has been a go-to lunch spot for me, but it has its ups and downs. On a positive note, the poke bowls are often good, with the fish usually tasting fresh. However, there have been times when the fish seemed a bit freezer-burned, which was disappointing. The portion size depending on who is working can skew more towards rice, and sometimes overshadow the fish and toppings. The prices have climbed noticeably over the last few years, which might not be ideal if you're keeping an eye on your budget. On the service front, the staff is generally friendly and quick to serve, though it's important to plan your visit, as they sometimes close early, which can catch you off-guard. The ambiance is simple and straightforward. While the restaurant is clean and well-lit, the neighborhood can be a bit unpredictable, with the occasional incident of someone casually taking pastries or other items. Despite this, the spot remains a decent choice for a quick meal, with enough seating for a brief stop. Overall, Pokebola offers a convenient poke experience without too much fanfare. While not the best I've had, it does the job when I'm craving poke and don't want to wander too far. Just keep in mind the potential for a less-than-perfect meal or unexpected closures if you're planning a visit. edit: Recently also the unexpected closures (closes somewhere between 820-850) are frustrating read more

Pokebola - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I com here weekly for a great quick and healthy lunch option! The staff is always super friendly and I'm amazed by their ability to read long order forms or take orders verbally and get everything right when there are so many options! Also love the hip-hop music usually playing. If you're looking for an order recommendation, my go-to is a large with half brown rice and half mixed greens, 2 scoops of salmon, 1 scoop of 1 tuna, and 1 scoop of shrimp with the house spicy sauce + whatever toppings you like! read more

Pokebola - Large Poke Bowl-Large - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

They refused to serve me at 845 bc they were closing at 9. Not good customer service.

Went here for lunch 4 days straight to really try this place out. Had their tuna, salmon, unagi, burnt brisket bowls. Food is average at best. Really overpriced & the portions were very skimpy. $19 for an average sized bowl that's barely 60% filled is pathetic. This place is mostly for the lunch crowd to grab something. Another thing I had noticed is that they're extremely stingy on their condiments. On all 4 visits I'd asked the counter person for a bit more condiments: a little more green onions, seaweed salad & roe. Each time they pretend to comply with just another skimpy pinch of each still not amounting to much. On my third visit, I witnessed one of the worker even taking back some of the extra skimpy pinch of seaweed salad off my bowl & putting it back (thinking he given me too much).. LOLOL.... Totally LAME! My coworker had also noticed & we had a good laugh off that !!!! A'La Poke still the KING in every category. NO COMPARISON!!! For the same price, their bowls are bigger & always filled! No BS from them!!! Maybe they could learn from them & show some improvement. But until then, I'm done with this place! read more

The food is fresh and there are many soys to choose. And there are not only raw fish but cooked food. Definitely would try more. read more

Pokebola - Avocado massage - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite poke spot in SF. The spicy tuna is phenomenal. Topping selection is abundant. Rice was perfectly made, not too dry & not too wet. Couldn't ask for a better experience. read more

Nobody I know comes here as a first choice. We come here for the reasonable prices and most of all, the location. It is super close to all the office buildings by Van Ness station and the prices are pretty good for the Poke world. It is very similar to Poke Bowl, which is the better of the two affordable poke restaurants in the city. The fish here is not the best quality and you'll see that the cuts of the fish is sometimes stringy and cut too close to the skin of the fish. The texture tastes very evidently frozen (a bit mushy) and they use A LOT of sauce which some may find makes their bowl soggy. I do commend them for their easy ordering (multiple apps to place your order ahead of time) and their customer service was quite friendly today. In the past there have been college aged students working there who just ignore you, but that seems to have improved. read more

Oh my gosh this bowl was really really good! I got an ahi tuna and spicy tuna bowl for only 13.75 and it filled me up, I still have a little extra left. The service was good too, very friendly. The place was also very cozy and modern looking and was fun to be in. read more

Pokebola - Ahi Tuna and Spicy Tuna with spicy miso sauce - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

I come here often because it's located next to the apartments. Compared to some other poke places, they are pricey. They charge for pineapple, avocado, tamago, and soft egg. I've gone to some poke places that includes crab mix in their bowls, but pokebola makes you choose it as a protein option. They lightly play pop music so it's not super loud. There's a table to the right of the door and some seating near the windows. Probably can fit max of 9-10 people. Seems more of a grab and go place. Honestly, I enjoyed my bowls last year (I always order in person). They were filled with lots of fish and seemed pretty fresh. Recently, the bowls have been subpar. Not enough fish is in my bowl. I had really fresh fish about a month ago, but my most recent one did not feel fresh. You can order your bowls like chipotle (pick your items on the spot) or fill out a piece of paper (I usually do this). read more

Overall, it was ok and will not be ordering again. Ordered the tuna poke bowl. There's not enough sauce to make it tasty, it is more like different components placed in a bowl without the sauce to act like the glue to tie it all together. Definitely had a tastier poke bowl nearby. read more

I was looking for a healthy dinner option. The pics look so good and even when I got my own food it looked amazing. However, when I ate it, it really lacked flavor. I did the build your own bowl with everything I normally get at other places and it did not hit. The edamame was hard like it wasn't even cooked at all. read more

Pokebola - Looks so good but does not taste great. Disappointed. - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

again....just mid. the only reason i'm updating is because i did go for the upcharge on unagi this time. you get two small chunks. :/

This is a small to-go business. The service is kind of like a create-your-own poke bowl concept with other entree options as well! I got the poke bowl with salmon and seared salon, and it was delicious. It was a good price for the size, and there were so many free toppings to choose from! read more

Pokebola - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pokebola is pretty good and the prices are pretty good. I was on Van Ness to attend the opera tonight. I decided on the kani surimi crab bowl. It was nicely concocted with a sauce, sesame seeds, edamame, crab, pineapple, a slice of tomago. etc. They even have oshinko. My questions to the server: "Wasn't this the Subway before?" I don't know... She was reading from a piece of paper to know the recipe. The other lady said "we charge for a bag and extra takeout boxes were an extra charge.." ehhh The menu is interesting and not really overpriced for another Hawaiian rice bowl spot. I would go to Big Fish Little Fish at Westfield Union Square. Also, the store is named after "ebola" hahah after covid..Poke ebola..haha read more

Pokebola - Kani salad bowl - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The first time I came here, I tried their salmon bowl. It was overly salty, fish skins and all attached. I thought I'll give them a try again and find myself enjoying their burned end brisket bowl. I also want to try their shrimp tempura. Even though I don't eat raw seafood, there are plenty of cooked bowls to try. I love the different options of rice, sides and salads you can add to your bowl. I'll be back! read more

Pokebola - Burned end brisket bowl - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very clean dining environment and fresh food. One of the best poke in San Francisco. Price is reasonable. Service is good too. The only thing I don't like is they offer no tap water. read more

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I've been coming here to pick up lunch for over a year. The food is always fresh and prices are fair for the quality you're getting. The staff are all friendly even as they try to fill all the orders they get during lunch time. A good spot to pick up a bite! read more

Another pretty standard poke place , nothing too exciting but pretty solid Compared to poke house , their small portion is about 70% percent in size but the price is also about 30% cheaper so that balances . They also don't give you the imitation crab salad scoop on the house like in poke house i was bummed to see that they didn't have the zucchini noodles base so i went with the kale salad base which was not bad at all. all the toppings are standard w the exception of the kimchi which was a great addition all together a descent place if you're ij the mood for poke read more

I know the whole poke bowl hype is soooo 2016. BUT, when the raw fish cravings strike and you're on budget and can't ball out on sushi... A poke bowl HITS! Poke Bar in the Twitter building *was* my weekly go-to for lunch until they raised their prices. I know it's shrinkflation times but I can't justify paying $21+ for a medium poke bowl after tax, sf mandate, and tip on the regular. So, I'm happy to see Pokebola, a more affordable option open in the area. Pokebola is open for takeout, delivery, and limited indoor dining. No outdoor seating. B1G1 free offers available on UberEats. M E N U BYO Poke bowl: 2 scoops - $11.25, 3 scoops - $13.50, 4 scoops - $15.75 (set bowls available). * Bases: White rice, brown rice, mixed greens, kale salad, tortilla chips, and zucchini noodles (+$1). * Proteins: Tuna, spicy tuna, salmon, hamachi, scallops, crab (surimi), etc. * Toppings: Array of the usual toppings; e.g. cucumber, corn, carrot, edamame, onion, etc. * Sauces: House mild, spicy aioli, wasabi aioli, ponzu, spicy miso, unagi, etc. What sets Pokebola apart is they offer chicken teriyaki, unagi, spam, vegan proteins (tuna, salmon, and shrimp), and ajitsuke tamago (ramen egg). P O K E B O W L * BYO with 1/2 brown rice, 1/2 mixed greens, 2x salmon, spicy tuna, cucumbers, onions, ginger, masago, ajitsuke tamago, spicy aioli (Medium - $13.50): https://tinyurl.com/2p95f6jm The poke bowl was delicious and satisfying with fresh greens and creamy dressed salmon chunks and tuna (spicy aioli is not too spicy). The masago added a nice pop to each bite. The ajitsuke tamago was flavorful with a jammy yolk. My only gripe was the brown rice was steaming hot but I visited right when they opened. Would probably opt for a full salad next time. S E R V I C E Awesome customer service. One man show, the owner is very kind and gracious. A M B I A N C E Nice remodel from Subway, Pokebola is bright and modern with limited counter seating only. I appreciate the mix of regular and high chairs. Great pop/dance/edm playlist. P A R K I NG Parking is very difficult so more for office workers and those who live in the area. Overall, Pokebola is a great addition to the Civic Center/Hayes Valley border. Price points are several dollars less than Poke Bar so I can get my weekly raw fish cravings on the cheap! read more

Pokebola - BYO Poke Bowl: 1/2 brown rice, 1/2 mixed greens, salmon x2, spicy tuna, ajitsuke tamago, spicy aioli, masago | Medium - $13.50 - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is by far my favorite poke spot in the city. The fish is always fresh and tasty. Their portions are very tenors as well. I typically order from here at least twice a week. Both owners and their entire staff have always been welcoming and friendly to me. I would highly recommend Pokebola to anyone who's looking to eat delicious poke in SF. read more

Soft opening 2/5/2023 - 2/19/2023 (limited time offer, in-store only) **Free Homemade soft boiled-egg when check-in on Yelp/join loyalty program** If you are familiar with this area, this place used to be a Subway that no one ever stepped foot into. I am so glad they turned it into another restaurant! :) The place is very small, but the line moved very fast even with 4 people in front of me. I was in and out in about 5-6 mins Today I had a short lunch so I decided to order a signature bowl instead of making my own. What I love about this place is that they have seafood, vegan, and meat lover bowls! Compared to the Poke Bar in the Twitter building, this was a step up since they serve teriyaki chicken, spam, and unagi. please keep in mind that the vegan options will cost $2-$3 more since its imitation meat. Rainbow Love bowl w/ brown rice (4/5) Salmon, Ahi Tuna, and Spicy tuna topped with Avocado, cucumber, corn, edamame, seaweed salad, jalapeno, and furikaki seasoning + House Spicy sauce. The fish was fresh (no smell or fishy taste) and the overall bowl was great, however, I wish I had more sauce! I also added pineapple and masago for a little extra $$ and my bowl came out to about $16.50 + tax and tip. The signature bowl size is equivalent to a Medium bowl (3 scoops) and it is very filling. if you do not eat a lot, I would recommend opting for a build your own. They also have unique 'Bases' for the bowl. you have the usual white or brown rice, mixed greens, and kale salad. THEN you have tortilla chips and Zucchini noodles?! I don't know about you, but poke nachos sounds amazing. will definitely give this place another try! read more

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Ordered poke from DoorDash and was very impressed by the quantity and the quality. A medium bowl was plenty (about $17 on DoorDash), size wise. I liked how I could add my 3 favorite things in - seaweed salad, imitation crab salad, and salmon. They even have unagi slices as an option! Sauces were good and wasn't too dry or too soaked. Toppings were good as well. read more

Pokebola - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rotten jalepenos and day old egg and grey color spam... paid 25 dollars for slop. Used to be my favorite poke place. Quality control is all downhill. Yuck. read more

Pokebola - Poke Bowl-Large - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pokebola is one of the best poke spots I've tried in the city so far. The shop is a few blocks away for my office and I am here for lunch at least 3 times a week. The portions are super filling and fresh and I can't get enough. read more

Pokebola - Medium bowl with spicy crab y spicy tuna. - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good little take-away poke spot. Clean inside. Nice chap making the bowls, he was efficient and fast. The rainbow bowl I had was tasty. My husband enjoyed the burnt tips bowl. This is not a destination spot, but if you're in the area, it's a satisfying meal. read more

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I had dropped off an item at the UPS store and upon exiting, saw someone walking with a poke bowl in hand. As i turned it was a few doors down. Since it was lunch time i decided to give this place a try. Being from Hawaii, I am very critical of Poke Bowls in the mainland. I decided to do a simple Ahi tuna bowl with Unagi sauce. Overall it was good. Pricing it competitive for the area. Be willing to wait as they do a high volume of delivery orders. read more

Think I finally found my go to poke spot in the city! Pokebola serves great and fresh poke bowls. They have a good amount of options for sauces and toppings. Great value as well. Reasonable price and generous with servings. read more

Pokebola - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best Poke bowl places in the city. Living right next door to it has definitely been a perk! I've been eating here weekly for over a year and it never disappoints. The employees are always so friendly and prepare the food very quickly. The fish is always very fresh and flavorful with a wide range of topping options. Rather affordable as well. Definitely worth a try! read more

Pokebola - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was surprisingly pouring everywhere. For the drought-ridden land, I'm betting it was heaven. For my friend, biking near Sausalito, it was the exact opposite. Two flat tires later, I received a call to help a friend out just as I ordered my poke bowl from Pokebola. I quickly rushed over to Civic Center to grab my food - the surrounding area is ok. Not much going on, but once you go inside, I was instantly greeted by the worker who sent my on my way. Service, in a minuscule interaction, showed to be great. I ended up picking up my friend and seeing amazing parts of SF that I hadn't yet seen. But once I got home, tired and ready to eat, the food hit. And it HIT. Really great poke, good portions, and I couldn't even finish it. This place is a great choice for Poke and I would recommend it for anywhere else to get. read more

Pokebola - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

fire, every single time. I always get the salmon bowl, white rice, + avocado, honey avocado sauce :)

Nice to find a reasonable price with good variety of ingredients. They have kale salad option as well with regular salad base. I got half brown rice with kale salad as the base. This was easy ordering as I was there when they first opened on Monday. Right close by Muni underground Van Ness station and surface bus 49. As I went in on my left counter was pencils and order form to mark down what I wanted. They were still opening up. Quiet, clean well lighted place. Just two people running the place. Seating is just counter along the Van Ness Ave street side to see. No rush, just took my time eating. I left and waved goodbye and that was it. Nice reasonable price poke bowl with lots of variety for a base which was unique and interesting that I don't see at other places. If I am in the area, I'll stop by to get my poke fixed. :) read more

Pokebola - Made my own Poke Bowl - Small nice - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very fresh. The price is good for the area. It's always clean and has friendly staff. I come here a couple times a week. I get the same thing it want to try more read more

chicken teriyaki hawaiian poke bowl was delicious; huge portion and lots of delicious ingredients like tamago, seaweed salad, edamame read more

Pokebola - Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - Poke Near Me - San Francisco, California