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    Pokemoto

    3.9 (28 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Hawaiian Style Poke
    Lorean W.

    Before we dive-in, I'd like to mention that I DoorDash'd my order and I've never been to the actual location before. I just really had a hankering for a poke bowl and didn't want to leave the house. Pokemoto was one of the selections offered when I queried, and I had a good feeling about it so, I gave it and try and here we are! Y'all, my order was fulfilled and delivered so quickly! And it didn't show up looking hastily assembled at all, which I appreciated for sure. I got the Hawaiian Style Poké bowl and it was perfect! Great fish-to-rice portions and the shredded nori with the crispy onions on top makes for an absolutely delightful texture experience. I do want to warn my fellow spice wimps though--the sriracha mayo was HOT and cleared my sinuses right up, but if you have any heat tolerance, you'll be totally cool. On a lark, I added the lobster seafood salad because it is one of my only culinary weaknesses and I simply cannot resist it. And theirs?! So good! Nice big chunks of lobster in the salad. Definitely a grand bang for your buck. Would definitely order from again! I really want to try both one of their teas, and a milk tea!

    Chicken breast protein
    Scott N.

    Buffet Man Sez: Broke Da Mout!!!! Hands down best poke bowl in town! Not as many protein options as other places but what they have is winnahs And they have choke toppings and sauce options... WOW! And they mix the proteins and sauce first then pour over the base. And they have non-seafood proteins like chicken and tofu. In Terminator terms ... I'LL BE BAAAACK!!!

    3 protein Poke Bowl with 3 Proteins

    First time at Pokemoto and we built our own bowls omg so delicious and super fresh! The staff was polite and generous. My bowl with 3 proteins was so filling, I couldn't finish it. We were greeted right away when we walked in. The place was clean, had a great atmosphere, and a steady flow of customers. Excellent food and service.. we will definitely be returning here! This is our new favorite poke spot to go to! Thank you!!

    Side and drink menu

    Food was amazing I couldn't wait to take a bite because it smelled soooo good They have a good variety of toppings as well Their boba is so delicious!!! Highly recommend

    Best poke bowl!

    Best poke bowl! Best employee! Best service! Best price! Everyday from 3-5pm milk teas with boba half price happy hour! Best location! Amazing customer service with amazing quality food! Fresh and delicious!

    Poke Bowl with 2 Proteins

    I had only ever had poke bowl once in my life and it turned me off so much that I never thought about trying it again. Before this place opened, I saw the website and immediately knew from the photos it would be different. I'm writing this review after getting build your own bowl for the SECOND day in a row! This place has the freshest ingredients and is very clean and well kept. The same gentleman helped me both days in a row and was very attentive and personable. Safe to say this will be my new go-to when I don't wanna pay an arm and leg for sushi. Great addition to Modesto!

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    Amazing. The spicy options are my favorite! Spicy shrimp keeps me coming back and the service never disappoints

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    The service was amazing and their sushi burritos are delicious, definitely will be visiting again!

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    Seriously the best poke in Modo. Everything is super fresh and the toppings are legit, way more options than any other place.

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    Decent sized bowls tasted pretty good. My only complaint is that the protein options and sauces are very limited

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    Great food and the service is excellent. Very nice people working, and the portions are large.

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    The food tasted delicious. So far the best poke here in modesto. Definitely going again.

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    Worst Poke in modesto. High price with very little protein. They were counting the amount of salad in each bowl.

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