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    Pokenoya

    4.2 (280 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Poke
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Drink options including different Hawaiian sodas!
    Tom B.

    I got to try Pokenoya and I was blown away! The A BIT OF EVERYTHING bowl was SO SO GOOD! Their fish is sooooo fresh! The sides that you can choose for your custom bowl are excellent! They include seaweed salad, ginger, jalapeños, masago, crunchy onion, furikake, sesame seeds and cilantro. I ordered A Bit of Everything and it was absolute FIRE! It comes with rice and a bed of spring mix. I wanted to save half of the plate, but I couldn't resist since it was delicious! The front guys and the head chef are super friendly and I even had an opportunity to speak with the owner. She's a nice lady!

    Jonna G.

    I decided to try this place out for lunch. I thought it was going to be difficult in finding this place since it's in business building but it was very easy and there was plenty of parking. I was shocked with the price of a regular bowl since it is more than the other places I go too but they do give a lot. The fish was fresh and I also liked the sauces I chose. I thought black sesame was on my masago. However, it was a small bug. I was beyond freaked out that I couldn't continue eating my bowl, despite getting rid of the masago. I'll probably give this place another try and hope for the best next time.

    Tammy S.

    Fresh fish and good choice of added toppings and ingredients. I appreciate that guacamole is not extra charge. Not a lot of sauce option for others but the options that they had worked well for me. Small place with limit seating inside but more tables outside. Overall satosfoed with the meal. I heard that it is next to a sandwich place so if you go with people who do not want poke, there are other options at that location.

    Small Poke Bowl your way
    Margarita W.

    Small place nestled in between various businesses. There's a bit of seating inside and outside. Not a lot but we found a spot right away. We also found parking right in the front! Service was friendly and the food is fresh. The small and regular size poke bowls are the same, the only difference is an extra scoop of protein. They also had free water cups and filtered water that was very good. Overall a great poke place. The only complaint would be that two small bowls ended up costing $40 plus tip. It's a bit much but maybe that's just the economy right now.

    Gregory C.

    Very bad ration of salmon to rice. Ordered on doordash, maybe they give you more if you eat in house. For $20+ a bowl, this is what you get...

    Matt L.

    Popped in during the lunch rush and was really happy with my food + experience. Looks like prices have gone up a few dollars, but the toppings are all included in the price. I paid about $17 before tax&tip. So, in total it ends up being pretty standard pricing for poke shops right now. The fish was fresh and the toppings were similarly tasty. Great avocado, standard crab salad, and a healthy serving of garnishes. I wish there was more sauce as well as hot rice (instead of room temperature). Very satisfying!

    3 protein with crab salad
    Michael-Anthony T.

    Great spot for Poke if you are working in the area and have to pick something up real quick. Love how fresh the poke always is and the good selection of toppings. Definitely worth it if you're looking to grab something on the lunch hour. It IS quite pricey, but they definitely compensate with fresh and deliciousness. The service is great. Not much more I can ask for.

    Medium bowl with tuna, salmon, & albacore, and lots of toppings
    Brian Q.

    This little Poke shop is located in the middle of a large corporate center, making it a perfect spot to grab a quick, convenient, and quality lunch. Prices for poke in general have definitely gone up, but I think you get a pretty generous portion here. I ordered a medium bowl with salmon, tuna, & albacore, and all of the fish was fresh, and they added just the right amount of sauce for that extra flavor. The service is fast and the presentation of the bowl is still nice. This should definitely be a go-to lunch spot if you work near this area.

    shane d.

    Service was fucking good! And everything looked delicious. Chillliiinnnn Now I am filling in the blank

    Sawan S.

    Hands down, the best poke I have had in Cali. Fresh, great toppings, not too complicated, nice portions (the price in my opinion reflects the portion and quality), and AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE. The owner is so sweet and absolutely love how he embraces his customers and lets them indulge in the food. I've been going here at least 1 or 2x a month. Would highly recommend! The ahi tuna and spicy tuna are my personal favorite! Must get the Wasabi Mayo for the sauce! PLZ SUPPORT THIS SMALL BUSINESS (: My order: Small Size (two scoops), Light Rice, Spicy Tuna and Ahi Tuna, Cucumber, White Onions, Green Onions, Edamame, Ginger, Avocado (ps, they don't charge extra for this), Seaweed Salad, Spicy Mayo, Wasabi Mayo, Eel Sauce, Garlic / Onion Crunch - *chefs kiss*

    Regular size with 3 scoops of fish (~$19)
    Laura H.

    Hidden in an unassuming sea of white, mostly unlabeled buildings, Pokenoya might be hard to find, but look for a corner spot with the door open and a table with an umbrella in front. The gentleman who took my order was so friendly, and he was very patient as he made recomendations and answered my questions. He genuinely wanted to help me and other customers. It's refreshing to experience this kind of service. One thing that nearly made me walk out, however, was the price of the regular three-scoop bowl...it was nearly $19 after tax!! But I committed and went with half brown rice/half spring mix, 2 scoops of salmon with 1 scoop of ahi tuna, and a non-spicy sauce with just a dash of the spicy. After getting my add-ins and toppings (first scoop of avocado is free!), it looked like a sizable bowl. However, I wasn't that hungry and still finished the entire thing, so maybe it wasn't as substantial as I thought? Both the salmon and tuna tasted fresh. The wasabi mayo recommended by the worker was delicious, luckily not too pungent, spicy, or sweet. I'm also glad I asked for a medium amount of the non-spicy sauce, which is like a combination of ponzu and sesame oil. Any more than what I got would have soaked everything and been too overwhelming. To sum it up: poke bowl was yummy but too expensive to get again haha.

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    9 years ago

    This place is awesome. Hands down the best poke restaurant in Irvine. If you want poke, check out this place!

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    Omg I just love it!! My favs are: spicy tuna and spicy salmon. Will come back for sure!

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    7 years ago

    Great quality fish, good toppings, okay customer service. It seems like a low-key spot and definitely worth a try

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    Love this place I always get there weekly special last one was the dynamite bowl super good

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    Not bad, but nothing was noteworthy either. They have outdoor seating, may be nice for sunny days

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    10 years ago

    Excelent PokeBowls Super Fresh SeaFood Price is pretty good Love this place PokeBowls are Excelent now my faborite pleace from now on.

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    9 years ago

    Seafood taste fresh and price is appropriate for the dish size. Conveniently located for the businesses around the store.

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    10 years ago

    I have tried many Poke restaurants in the area and Pokenoya has become my #1 go to spot. It is consistently awesome every time.

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    super amazing food. Spend the night here with my best friend and really enjoyed the great service and great food.

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    Hi, Do you flash-freeze your fish?

    Hi there! Thanks for your question. We source our fish from a variety of reputable suppliers, and the freezing method used depends on the specific fish and the supplier's… 

    What is the house sauce made up of?

    Soy sauce, sushi vinegar, sugar, onion, and garlic.

    Is the fish here wild caught or properly farm raised?

    Hello! Thank you for your question. Our Tuna is wild caught, but the Salmon is farm raised.… 

    Hi do you use MSG? I just had lunch at your place today and have been sick the past hour. I need to know if this is from the MSG and will pass or if its more serious

    Hello! No, we never add MSG to our food. But:… 

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