The cleaning smell gets me... But the food was good, tastes fresh. Wish the sauce wasn't mixed in, next time I'll ask for it on the side Bubble tea was made with brewed tea and powder. It was good, but a bit sweet read more

They're pretty stingy with the sauce so make sure that you verbalize how much you would prefer and never go too late because they will completely mess your order up. read more

Pokenori - Mind you, I have 3 different sauces in here and I cannot taste one of them. - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

I love this place!!! Delicious poke bowls and sushi burritos, and the service is always fast + friendly. I really like the ordering system: you fill out a paper with what you want on your bowl, burrito, or salad, and then hand it to the cashier. Super simple, and allows for lots of customization! Highly recommend! read more

Pokenori - Poke Bowls - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Unfortunately, I was not impressed with the poke at Pokenori. I felt like it needed more sauce - everything was quite dry together, and the bowl was mostly rice. I also got the takoyaki appetizer, and it was okay. Very smoky in flavor. Just not my cup of tea. The restaurant itself is nice! A casual spot. The service was quick and friendly. The food was just subpar. read more

Still fresh, but inflation must be hitting them. Pieces of fish were chopped small and smaller portion than it used to be. My bowl was mostly rice and toppings. read more

Pokenori - Salmon and tuna Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

I ordered a Spicy Ahi burrito, it was just ok. I would go again and order a bowl instead. I'm not sold on burrito. The ingredients fell out of the end and it ended up splitting open so I ate it as if it were a bowl. I did take my food to-go since it was during my lunch break but the restaurant is cute on the inside, and the outdoor area was nice as well. The woman at the counter was helpful! read more

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This place is overall amazing. I want to say that the place itself is a very calm modern feel and definitely is a place you want to dine in. They have the menu set up but usually it's more of a build your own. You have options of a bowl, burrito or a salad all of Poké. Personally I have always gotten the bowl. You get a pen and fill out your little menu card and turn it in to the cashier and then wait. Your order comes in a packaged container and in a bag when ready that way you don't have to ask for togo containers. Overall I love this place for its fresh delicious food! I usually get the bowl with white rice, chicken and avocado, pineapple, cucumber, sweet teriyaki sauce, and sesame seed. That is my favorite combo. We have also tried the burritos with salmon and tofu and all of it is great. The burrito is like a giant sushi roll in my opinion. also the tea slush are a MUST TRY! i love the pineapple and also the white peach! this place is definitely a great place to try it is a little pricier than most but it is worth it. Sometimes they do have a longer wait to get your food out so keep that in mind ! read more

Pokenori - dining area - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

We ordered for pickup and had a good experience. The food tasted fresh and the portions were good. Everybody really liked what they got. We custom made all of our bowls and wrap, so everybody got exactly what they wanted. I would recommend this place for anybody looking for a quick poki fix! read more

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Probably the best Poke I've had, and I always seek out Poke while traveling. Everything was excellent. Service was a bit slow which would be my only complaint but will definitely go back when I return to Spartanburg! read more

Pokenori - Spicy tuna Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

I've wanted to come to Pokenori for awhile so when I happened to be in downtown Spartanburg this past week, I made sure to stop here for lunch. I've been to Poke Bros which is the other poke place in the Upstate but wow Pokenori was definitely the better experience. What a cute restaurant!! I was surprised by all the adorable decor and how cozy the restaurant was. You order at the counter and you get to choose between a sushi burrito, a poke bowl, or salad. They have a few sushi burrito options to choose from but I preferred to make my own. For about $10-11, you can choose two proteins and as many other add-ins as you want. I chose the salmon and ahi tuna and filled the sushi with carrots, seaweed salad, onion, crunchy garlic/onion. There's so many options to choose from including vegetarian options with tofu or if you're not a seafood fan, you can choose chicken. I was so full after half a sushi burrito, I got dinner out of the leftovers. read more

This place never fails to satisfy me. I got the spicy ahi fries to go and they remained crispy even in the 15 minute drive home. I didn't get anything else this visit but I usually get a custom poke burrito and they always hit the spot. Def one of my faves when I'm in Spartanburg. read more

Pokenori - Spicy ahi fries to go!! Looks bleh when you get it to go but still just as good. - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

So impressed with Pokenori! A huge bowl filled with delicious and fresh fish, veggies, and fruit. I ordered the large bowl $11 which comes with 3 protein choices: I chose shrimp, spicy tuna, and crab. Has enough left for another meal. All so well cooked and flavorful! Underneath was brown rice and lettuce. You can chose white rice and remove lettuce if you like. There's tons of amazing topping to add like edamame, yellow radish, mango, pineapple, cabbage, seaweed salad, carrot, red onion, the little crunchy orange fish eggs, avocado, cream cheese, sweet egg,and more! I got almost everything and loved it! Then you can drizzle sauce on top. The sriracha aioli is great! Service was really nice, helpful, and friendly. Lots of nice drink options from beer to soda and Asian inspired teas. The place itself is so clean and decorated like Joanna Gaines! I love the location within walking distance of Main Street fun and near side streets with good parking options. Enjoy and show me those pics! read more

Great staff. Clean bathrooms. Good vibes. Consistent quality w/ their poke. I love this spot. --

I can't even count the times I've been to Pokenori. The food is delicious, quick, great service and good environment. My most recent picture is a burrito but bowls are awesome too! read more

Pokenori - Poke burrito - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Was recommended from friends to try this out. If you aren't a poke connoisseur then it's okay. However, if you are then it's not worth going out of your way. Not a ton of flavor for ordering the more spicier options. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. A lot of seating. The pork gyoza was very good. Wouldn't go back, but has more to do with lack of flavor versus place itself. The bowl I ordered was the make your own with spicy tuna and salmon. Ingredients seemed fresh. read more

Typical run of the mill b*st*rd*zed mainland poké. Overpriced. Took way too long for what it was and thai tea should've been called something else because it tasted wayyyy too sweet and also tasted more like jasmine? Young kid at the register was nice though, plus outdoor seating and nearby parking earned the stars. Living in Hawaii spoiled us from ever having authentic poké anywhere else and we really should've known better but wanted to give it a try. Won't be back but I guess at least now we know. read more

Pokenori - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Pokenori was the first time I ever tried poke, and also the first poke joint I ever visited. And to make it even more awesome it's located in my home town ! This was a spicy tuna bowl with brown rice, wasabi aioli and plenty of toppings, especially lotus chips. One of my favorites. It was super fresh and very tasty. Def recommend. (They also have sushi burritos!) read more

Pokenori - Poke bowl with spicy tuna, wasabi aoli, plenty of toppings. - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Cute little restaurant across the street from Morgan Square. Although we ate dinner somewhere else but we wanted to have some bubble tea and found this place out by Yelping. The bubble teas were yummy. Their staffs were very friendly and most important that the restaurant is clean. We'll be back to try out their poke bowl next time! read more

Unique restaurant with lots of fresh options. Think Chipotle for sushi/poke bowls. Service was fast and friendly.

This was my first visit and we are new to Spartanburg. I was curious how it would stack up vs Poke Brothers. It's more expensive and it's very worth the price. The sushi burrito option is super fun. My bowl was packed with fresh, tasty ingredients. All items can be customized which is a real plus. If you like Poke (which is my spirit animal) give this spot a try! YUMMY! read more

Pokenori - Spicy tuna & crab poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Good food good people the menu choices are excellent & the food is top quality stuff, highly recommended.

Very good food! The best poke bowls ever. Lots of cool toppings and easy to order. Nice clean restaurant in a cool old building downtown. The boba tea took a while to come out but it was worth it. Not to sweet or not to bitter. Will definitely be back. read more

2 stars if not in spartanburg, so standard is lower. Impressed sparty has a sushi burrito place, coming on up! Don't get the burrito, everything fell apart. The sauce way too watery. You are better off with the bowl, which also says their sushi rice is not sticky enough. Now, this place is not authentic. They do have some good options for proteins, even scallop. They started offering bubble tea, but doesn't look fresh likely made from powder. All in all, go if you hace no choice but not a hype. read more

We found this place on our way to NC. It's good choice of food while driving. We love the takoyaki ! read more

Pokenori - Takoyaki - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

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They are always friendly and always willing to give recommendations off their menu. Their boba is great (especially if you don't like terribly sweet milk tea) and their spicy ahi tuna fries are 10000/10. Hoping to buy a t-shirt if they're available! Also as a college student, I find their bowls to be very filling and reasonably priced. read more

Drove through Spartanburg on a road trip when my dad and I decided to stop for lunch. He's never tried Poke before, but absolutely loves sashimi and sushi. One quick Yelp search and we set our eyes on Pokenori, a cute Poke shop in the heart of downtown Spartanburg. We both got custom bowls, and our server was great at explaining all the choices to my confused dad. We each got a salad bowl with two proteins ($8.95): salmon and tuna. Next was the mix-ins, which gave a variety of vegetables and fruits to choose from, such as cucumber, cabbage, kale, edamame, mango, pineapple (just to name a few). You pick a yummy sauce and they mix everything you've picked so far in a big bowl to get it coated nice and evenly. After that, you get to pick some toppings, such as seaweed salad (a personal favorite), ginger, masago, furikake, nori, etc. Finally you get to choose your crunch factor, with options including sesame seeds, wontons, fried onions, and more. The result? A beautiful custom bowl of delicious food. My biggest gripe about Poke restaurants is when they limit your mix-ins and toppings. Luckily, Pokenori has UNLIMITED toppings up for your choosing. So naturally, my dad and I almost got every topping available. We even decided to splurge and spend that extra $1.50 for avocado on one of the bowls, and they gave a generous whole (freshly sliced upon request) avocado! Our bowls were so big and it made for a deliciously filling meal. Dad was super pleased with his bowl and now proclaims his love for Poke. Delicious food, huge portions, reasonable prices. You're doing it right, Pokenori. read more

Pokenori - My "build your own" bowl! - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

The food and service has always been good. I will eat there again. I had the Dukes bowl.

This was my first place to have Poke anything. I loved how many things you could put in a bowl here. I tried the chicken and rice and basically dumped everything else in there with it. May be not the best idea but I ate it. So the next time I went in I was a bit more selective with what I dumped in the bowl. MUCH BETTER! I guess what I'm saying is that you have lots of choices and they have some fun drinks too. read more

I was in town for a day and decided to try out this Poke bowl place. Best decision I ever made. If they had this in Charlotte I would eat there at least once a week. I never made a poke bowl before (only ordered them from the menu) but I loved the concept of picking what to put in. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and the total was around $10... I definitely left full. Now I tell everyone visiting the Spartanburg area to try out this gem. If I ever visit again you can find me eating here. read more

Food was really good but definitely look at the menu before going it is very small portions and over priced in my opinion. One great this is they have Milk tea and regular tea with the ability to add boba. I got the Poke Bowl with rice, cream cheese, crispy onions, and chicken. I would ask for extra sauce because it is very light so the bowl is kinda dry read more

Upon walking in I was surprise just how downright clean everything is. They have an excellent atmosphere. But the food....oh....my...god... For quick Hawaiian/Japanese food whether eat in or on the go THIS place is a must go. The sriracha aioli is excellent and simple. The ingredients - fresh. If fish smells like fish don't eat it. The food was superb. Spicy Ahi Fries are 100% a must on your first visit. Fresh avocado ready for slicing greets you at the end if you so desire. The girl serving me was very friendly. The breakdown... Custom Sushi Burrito: 5/5 stars! Absolutely fresh ingredients, quick prep and little wait. The quality of ingredients makes it and the shrimp were excellent. Spicy Ahi Fries: 5/5 stars! Points for originality. The spicy sauce on the fries pleasantly burned my palette and the cooling sensation from some toppings balanced it well and the masago caviar - superb. Bottom line - on the top of my list for best restaurants in Spartanburg. Get your arse in here, if you don't eat sushi then try the shrimp. Health and happiness await!! read more

Best Poke in town. Once I found out about this place from a friend I've been going here for my Poke cravings! They have fresh quality ingredients in every entree you order. Forget about the PokeBros or other other ones. I really recommend eating here!! read more

This place is okay. I mean I lived on the west coast for so long, that this place would be probably get a 2-star or 3-star rating on the west coast but since it's the only place of its type or kind in Spartanburg, South Carolina it gets four stars. The people are really really nice there. I didn't get sick from eating the raw fish which is always a plus. I'm just used to a little bit different style of pokebowls. It's pretty much a subway for poke bowls. read more

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waited until 12 because I was craving sushi. I chose this place because of the yelp reviews. went in on a Saturday & it wasn't crowded @ all. I didn't know how to order , so I asked the cashier @ the counter. It was not regular sushi like the rolls we're used to. I got upset but I decided to try it anyway. I got the #5 , w. Shrimp Tempura & Spicy Crab Meat in a bowl. The guy had patients & bared w. me as I SLOWLY decided on toppings. The cashier checked me out & she was very sweet. We both complimented each other on our nails. I got in the car to eat the bowl & it was sooooo good ! The next time I come to Spartanburg , I will def try another bowl because this one was so freakin good ! read more

Pokenori - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

I went for the first time the other day after walking past it for years. I was under the impression that most of their meat was raw, and that was not the case. They have more cooked meat options than raw option. I really appreciate how you can build your own burrito or bowl and make it exactly what you want. There is a base fee of 10.50 I believe, which is excellent for the sheer amount of food you'll receive and for the fact that you are able to customize it exactly to what you'll like. The place is so clean, you won't have to wait long, and they have a great little outdoor seating area. There are parking spaces right beside it two garages close by. I didn't know this before going, but they also have alcohol- sake, beer, and wine. I didn't think of this place as a dinner one, but I can't wait to try it again and get sake with my burrito! read more

Good service and good food! But for the price you'd expect they could buy forks from somewhere other than dollar general. read more

Pokenori - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

I have passed this place a few times and today I finally gave them a try. The food and ambiance is amazing. The setup is a bit like Chipotle with your choice of either a bowl or burrito using sushi elements. I choose the Honey Wasabi shrimp & scallop bowl. It was light, fresh, and filling. Even though my dates bowl was more dank than mine. Next time I will try the burrito and be more creative in my contents. This place is nice for grabbing a quick delicious lunch and intimate enough to bring someone for date night. read more

Pokenori - Honey Wasabi Shrimp & Scallops - Hawaiian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Always fresh, always interesting. Lots of options. Still only takeout but a great option for lunch or dinner on the go.

Pokenori is my new favorite thing. I just wish it were closer by. You have the option of the regular bowl (2 meats) or the larger bowl (3 meats), or you can choose one of their signature dishes. As I was reviewing the menu, I decided to take the signature dish that appealed most to me, and soup it up. This allowed me to add other flavors I love while getting more food for the same price. I got a bowl with spicy tuna and salmon, romaine, sweet onion, mango, cucumber, spicy ginger sauce, seaweed salad, masago and crispy onions. The rice was fluffy and sticky with amazing flavor. I almost felt like there wasn't quite enough ginger sauce, but I wonder if they put more on if it would drown out all of the other flavors. I added a little soy sauce as needed. All of the flavors were really fresh and delicious. You can't get anything else like this in Spartanburg. read more

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Absolutely love this spot! Clean, healthy and great choices of protein. I adore the seaweed salad!!!!