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    Pokemoto

    4.6 (104 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Poke, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Behind the counter allergen info!
    Charles D.

    We finally tried Pokemoto and I was shocked at how fresh it was! The counter was clean, the staff was patient and listened and everything is customizable!! They do toss their proteins and veggies in a bowl with your sauce choice, but they were willing to not do that also! The salmon was fresh, the veggies had a nice crunchy and the rice was well seasoned!

    Best poke around for sure! Love this place!
    Adam L.

    Freshest poke bowl around - always stop when I want something healthy on my way through Middletown. Live this spot!

    Burrito
    Julie F.

    Updated review: this place continues to slam! The service is quick and the staff is friendly. I almost always get a bowl, but I finally decided to try a (humungo) burrito. I determined the burritos are a bit too dense for my taste, but on the plus side they now have tasty spam as an option! The variety of options at Pokemoto is excellent and you really get a lot of bang for your buck. Great drink selection as well. Will definitely return here.

    Always fresh !! The staff is always amazing and courteous- must check them out if close .

    Salmon and Shrimp Poke Bowl
    Ian L.

    This is one of my favorite places to get poke. I mean poke is poke. They're are extremely similar because well, you don't really have to cook anything. But, I always have a memorable bowl here. Extra charge for masago is a little bit much but at least they have other things like red cabbage and radishes. I just really like the toppings here, nothing appears to be missing. Correct me of I'm wrong. The proteins were fresh and towards the end of my bowl there was still plenty left. So yes, they d give you a pretty good amount of food. As they should. The Kani Salad topping is a must for me. It's practically another protein but for free. Not only that, it tastes good here and it fills you up so you're not hungry later. I know I had a good poke bowl if I'm not hungry 75% of the way through. The restaurant itself was squeaky clean. It was almost like I could see my own reflection on the floors. It was notably clean when I walked in. Everyone was super friendly, very helpful and it felt like a judgement free zone when I was picking my toppings so that's always good. I also notice how pretty my bowl is when I get it. Sometimes at other places yeah it looks colorful but not pretty. Just another thing I noticed here, my bowl was notably pretty. I guess I could say I'm getting used to eating poke. I have it so much and I've had it from almost every single poke restaurant in the upper half of CT. I'm running out of things to say and it's hard to compare them because things aren't cooked, sauces are the same and they all have different toppings. However, I notice more things here and that's why they deserve this 5-Star rating. Pokemoto of Middletown is one of the better poke places out there. They consistently make memorable poke bowls in their squeaky clean establishment while maintaining a positive attitude when interacting with customers. What more do I want other than free masago?

    Wowzaa
    Kate P.

    Fantastic build-your-own poke bowl!! Highly recommend to get a large to share between two people and unlimited toppings. Check in on social media for a free dole whip!

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    Rosie Q.

    I'm the kind of person that doesn't like to choose ingredients at fast-casual poke spots but this place got me covered! They have a list of signature bowls and build-your-own bowls. Bowls selections are rice or salad, or if you want, you can get a poke wrap. Pick your protein, they even have chicken and tofu as options if you don't like the raw stuff. And choose mix-in, sauces, and toppings according to your flavor profile. There is plenty of meter street parking but if you can't find any, there is a pay station parking lot in the back of the building. Miso Salmon (customized with all crunch)- Salmon, sweet onions, diced mango, cilantro tossed in creamy miso and topped with garlic chips. Love this! Sweet, creamy with greens and fruity flavors. And those crunch toppings! The more crunch the better! Sesame Ginger Chicken- Chicken, sweet onions & shredded carrots tossed in sesame ginger, topped with avocado, cashews, and tempura flakes. My gf got this and she enjoyed it! Dole Whip- A must! Pineapple soft serve was fantastic! Overall Service: Cute staff! Super friendly and chill.

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    Shay K.

    The reason for my lower rating is the last two times I ordered from them the cuts of fish were small and still had gristle so they were very chewy. Also I ordered kani salad and but into a couple pieces of shell. Nothing is more off putting than biting into shells, hair, gristle etc. Fortunately I found another poke spot called prince house and their cuts are huge and perfect! If you haven't checked them out I highly recommend it.

    Pokemoto in Middletown!
    Nana B.

    Best poké bowls in Connecticut! We come here as often as we can because the meals are delicious, with toppings and options galore. And the Dole Whips? Amazing! And guess what? Now they have SPAM as a protein option. And it's air-fried! So that means it's good for you... right?

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    3 years ago

    this good was great! the food was packed with flavor and the dole wip was great!

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely love this place! They have lots of healthy and tasty ingredients to choose from

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    7 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Simply amazing! The place is clean and staff is super friendly. They food is really good. I had both the bowls and the sushi burrito.

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    6 years ago

    Just got takeout from here for the first time and I think I'm in love! I'love definitely be back!

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    5 years ago

    Staff and owner are amazing!! Really go above and beyond to provide the best customer service possible! 10/10

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    6 years ago

    Ran into this place on the way back from Hartford and the food was amazing the poke burritos and bowls are amazing

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    very good! beats pokeworks hands down. nothing more to say but Yelp wants me top keep writing...

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