Holllaaaaa!! Given the circumstance going on in NYC gotta, give a shout out to Steve/n(?) who rectified my incorrect order. Gave them a call about it and they seemed pretty busy on their end but Steve picked up and took care of it right away. Food is fresh and delicious as usual. Don't you dare forget a Hawaiian Sun to go along with your meal folks! Stay safe and strong NYC and support your local business read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

Excellent Pokespot right next to the theatre! I had the cooked shrimp and scallops which were delicious. The veggies were fresh and crisp. Def would come here again read more

Pokeworks - Cooked Shimp and scallops with all the toppings! - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

Fish wasn't good quality, the tuna especially seemed to be half cooked and was sinewy and hard to chew. They also messed up my order a bit, and quoted me an hour for takeout, but when I arrived early it seemed like the food had already been sitting there for a bit. read more

Pokeworks - Custom poke bowl - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

I don't normally post anything on franchises. They are designed to be at affordable cost and good eats! But, I have to say that our area was lacking with limited choices of Pizza, and Chinese fast foods. I'm glad that this is an edition to the others and not needing to head to the city or crowded areas where parking is a drag and lining up is a pain. It's by the strip mall-ish where there's free parking! You can't beat that! Choices are whatever your imagination conjures! I down a star due to that several times I've gone there weren't any Lotus Roots! Hopefully they'll restock ~ But if you're craving for some fish and rice and veggies in a bowl or burrito .. then check this place out! You know the deal! read more

Pokeworks - Great selection! - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

Leaving an extra star because my last visit (which was also my first) was awesome (workers were all men). It was so good, I drove a pretty far distance to return, just before closing. Decided to get 2 bowls this time and I must say, the customer service here was terrible, employees (all women this time) had a horrible attitude from the time I walked in and the manager on duty (woman), was extremely unaccommodating. Ordered an adult size bowl and kids bowl. The kids bowl comes with (included in the price): corn, edamame, oranges...they were out of the edamame and when asked if I can substitute for seaweed since they are out of it, she raises her voice at me to tell me "No, this is a kids bowl!" Like, it's not my fault you are out of an item and I still have to pay full price! It's not like I asked for more protein.. and they could've just charged extra if it was such a problem. Definitely won't be returning, even though I love their bowls.. my experience was just too horrible. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

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Follow @angel.eatsny on Instagram for pictures of other food I've taken around NY and beyond. Didn't have a problem with this place a bit, got food around 8ish after seeing a movie with my boyfriend. Pokeworks offers a healthy after or before movie option that tastes fresh and delicious The servers in there were nice. They did their jobs well. No problems there. I made my own sushi burrito, and the only reason I opted not to get the bowl is how many times am I gonna get a sushi burrito. I love sushi in all shapes and forms. Anyway, it's a little messy when eating because it doesn't necessarily hold the best shape when it's covered in sauce, but still good. There were a good selection of proteins, mix-ins, and toppings that I enjoyed. They had a fun array of different drinks, definitely something for everyone. And they added spam masubi, so if I wasn't full I would've definitely tried it. Although the fish tasted fresh, I will say it didn't have much bite to it. Normally fish, especially getting sashimi is a little less mushy than what's there. I mean, the fish is precut so I got what I was expecting but I understand some people's problems with very soft small bits of fish. None of it tasted bad but I understand some of the reviews. read more

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FOOD: 9/10 SERVICE: 9.5/10 AMBIANCE: 8.5/10 Pretty good place if you want to get some poké real quick. The fish quality I would give a 8/10, which is not bad for a fast food poké spot. Sadly, I do believe they don't use Japanese rice which is why I gave them a four star instead of a five. In addition, they have these Hawaiian drinks you can buy which I do find quite interesting. I tried the lychee one which I thought was too sweet for my liking but my girlfriend loved it. Overall, this place is rated GAF in my books. read more

Pokeworks - Swervin, how you look so perfect on your worst days? - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

Visited with my husband and daughter a week ago, and we all had positive things to say about our bowls. They were all good and they have a nice selection of sauces. We were able to try a few of them before adding to our bowl. They were a little light on filing the bowls so we had to keep saying, please add more, but other than that our bowls were great. We were in/out quickly. There is a restroom my husband was allowed to use. We were picking up our order to take home with us, since it was nearby. We noticed a few open tables inside, but no was dining inside, not sure if this was due the restaurant's request but the tables outside were being used by patrons. Parking is a shared free lot, the restaurant is located in a shopping strip. read more

been coming to pokeworks for years, and will continue to return because i love their poke bowls. their food tastes fresh, they have a variety of options and can satisfy just about anybody. they have protein choices from spicy tuna and spicy salmon to regular tuna or salmon, or you can go vegan with tofu, or if you don't like raw they even have cooked shrimp or chicken. they have a selection of bases as well such as brown rice, sushi rice, edamame noodles or salads. for toppings there's a huge selection of things like pineapple, orange, edamame, jalapeño, seaweed, avocado, surimi salad and much much more. you can also get side dishes like miso soup, spicy edamame, garlic spam musubi pineapple dole whip and more. i'm always happy with flavors, and freshness whenever i visit. the interior is bright. the store is narrow and have some bar/window seating and a few tables they also have a bunch of outdoor seating as well. the service there is fast and the staff is attentive. you'll never go into this place and be ignored or left waiting. they are quick and patient and get the job done fast and with care. the only downside and the reason why it doesn't get 5 stars is because of portion sizes depending on the person working. working at a restaurant where we weigh proteins and have specific numbered measuring scoops i understand they have rules they need to follow when giving a customer their toppings/proteins however there have been times where occasionally i'll get a solid scoop of edamame on my bowl and another time when the person is trying to be so accurate with the scoop that i only end up getting 4 little edamame beans or like 6 kernels of sweet corn. obviously you don't want to overdo it and give customers too much because then inventory will be off and the restaurant needs to make money but sometimes the scoops are lacking. but for the most part this place is A+ and i've been more times than i can count and will continue to come back! if you're looking for a good poke place that you can trust to get good poke all the time, this is the place read more

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Wanted some fresh fish and trimmings so I came here and took a friend with me who never had Poke. We both had the poke bowls and she loved it. We had the spicy salmon and tuna as our protein choices and added almost all the trimmings since we couldn't decide so we selected everything- LOL! read more

I got the pick 2 protein - salmon and tofu. BOMB! This place also allows you to sear your protein !! This is a ABSOLUTELY LOVELY option for me. They have tons of add ons and different sauces. I was very satisfied with my order. I will definitely be ordering from here again. My only ONEA ISSUE ... I asked for half salad half rice and they Ged it up with rice only. read more

I was on a Poke grind so I was feeling some Poke as soon as I had returned from Hawaii. Please know that I had just had some of the world's best poke for days before I ate here, but that being said, you have to compare apples to apples. The poke here is just okay. The fish themselves taste like they were previously frozen, which is not a crime. It doesn't taste bad, nor fishy, nor anything sketchy. It's just plain. The sauces are really what make the difference, and in my opinion, the spicy aioli sauce or one of the orange-colored creamy spicy sauces will be necessary to fully enjoy the poke. The other sauces are ok. The pricing is alright, but I like that you can add lots of free add-ons, as well as paid add-ons too. The poke is just plain ok, but the poke nachos were actually pretty bomb. I was a fan and would recommend that item over normal poke. read more

OMG, omg- writing this as I eat it.. so so so good.. first time ordering from here.. spicy tuna, salmon, white rice, sweet onion, edamame, cabbage, cucumber, sesame seeds and avocado!!! DELICIOUSSSSS. So fresh and healthy. Perfect portion too. I got the Sriracha mayo seasoning and I would definitely go with light or medium because it's still a super thick coating! Will return read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl (2 Proteins) - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

Great place to fulfill your poke cravings! Although pricey, it's definitely a treat. Recently they're doing a deal in which if you spend $25 for a gift card, you get a regular meal for free, which is a great deal in my opinion, especially since each main entree comes out to about $14. Food: there are a variety of choices and toppings to add which provides a multitude of textures. I typically get the sriracha aioli sauce and I notice that the spice level on it is not consistent. Sometimes it is mildly spicey where it just provides a tingling sensation on your tongue and other times it's so spicy that I'm straight up chugging down water. So beware. read more

I've been at this pokeworks location multiple times during quarantine months and it's really amazing. I LOVE their poke burritos. I personally think it's much better than the bowls. Something about the burrito wraps all the flavors together into one nice bite. Also, they slightly like the seaweed wrapping outside which makes it extra yummy. My go to sauces are spicy aioli or the classic. They have some other interesting ones that I'd like to try like spicy gochujang. Overall, pokeburrito are 5/5 and their bowls are 4/5. Also, their mango coconut dessert is really delightful too !! They have actual coconut pieces in it too. The sanitation level in this place is very good too. They have the perfect set up made so that they're protecting their food and their workers from customers with a thick plastic-like barrier between the food stand and the customers. I think they do a great job when taking covid precautions as well. Definitely check this place out ! read more

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What a shame this one star review is because this store and it's manager allowed a customers dog that lacked a vaccine collar and which wasn't a service dog into the Pokeworks restaurant which is illegal in NYC anyway. It creates several serious health hazards and negates the effort being put into our new reality with regard to safe dining in a post-covid world. The dog was also within less than one foot from the food. It should be noted in this review also that dogs can in fact carry coronavirus based on CDC guidelines at the time of this review. When I told the manager about the issue he said " we don't feel comfortable serving you please leave" while astonishingly allowing the two customers with a live 50lb animal remain in his restaurant. He then asked for my ID because I work for amazon ( I was off duty ) and took a picture of it. He then menacingly gave it to a random customer friend of his right in front of me. This manager at Fresh Meadows Pokeworks is incompetent at food safety, unprofessional and clearly doesn't understand that only Service dogs are allowed into restaurants in NYC. Never going back to that location. The date and time of this experience I had at Fresh Meadows Pokeworks was June 24, 2020 at approximately 5:30pm EST. read more

Pokeworks - Non service dog in the restaurant - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

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When I first started going here, they had so many options. Mango was my favorite topping that went missing. As time went on, they took away some toppings, added charges to others, it's a bit out of hand. The really small fish eggs are now an additional cost. I would prefer if they charged more per bowl and let you add whatever you wanted in without always saying, oh thats extra. read more

first time eating at this place, the food was delicious. I love that we have so many options. the staff answered my questions kindly and service was great. this place is in a great location as well. clean and orderly. read more

It's been awhile since I last did a review but the overwhelmingly disappointing experience called for it. First thing was the size of this so called large bowl. If you look at the pictures this was at best a medium. There was no way 3 scoops of tuna were in that container unless they used a teaspoon. Then there was the flavor of their "pokeworks classic sauce" or the lack there of. It was some kind of water down asian mayo and did nothing to enhance the bowl. Now here comes the real kicker, the sushi rice, it was horrendous! It had pieces of hardened day old rice in every bite. At first I thought it was the garlic chips but then I realized it wasn't when I kept spitting out the old rice. Lastly, the tuna was extremely fibrous and not pleasant to try and break down. It was $17+ not well spent and would definitely not recommend. read more

Pokeworks - This is a large??? - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

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Big fan of Pokeworks. Consistent seafood and fresh ingredients regardless of which location I go to. The 188th St. location is conveniently located in a large shopping center and has plenty of parking. During pandemic, there's a few small tables outside and there are benches too if you need to eat right away. On the day we went, I got to try their Spicy Szechuan bowl and added their lava sauce to it. It was spicy and ever so tasty. Service here is friendly and prompt. Definite thumbs up. read more

The food taste pretty decent but the amount I get for a "large triple protein" the 20$ (plus uber fees so 25$) was not worth..the salmon was fresh + the kale noodles were good but I wish they added more base + protein. read more

employees are not properly following facemask protocol while handling food. My order for pickup was supposed to be ready at 4:45 PM, I got it at 5:05PM. I don't think that a 20 minute delay was acceptable, considering that there were not many customers compared to the amount of workers in the facility. read more

Pokeworks - Worker is NOT following proper facemask protocol while handling food. Her nose was outside her mask while she was making orders. - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

I was there earlier today and they asked Me to wear a mask but I realized that others that were on line did NOT have a mask. I felt uncomfortable and that I was singled out because I was a woman of color. NEVER AGAIN. We need to stand together and boycott them. read more

This newly opened spot has quickly become my favoriate quick bite! Healthy, fresh, and empowering! They offer many choices and creating your own meal was indeed a fun experience! The place is also pretty, modern, and clean. Will definitely come back often! read more

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Haupia is not fresh. Rice and tuna is not fresh. Food sits outside the whole day. You have 4 hours until you can discard the food for safety reasons, but they still decide to put old food out for sell. I saw the other review from the e-coli and it all makes sense now. I am not buying here ever again. read more

Pokeworks, you are pretty tasty in my books. Their store is clean with a nice simple modern design. I usually do my own combo for the poke bowl. My go to is salmon with ponzu sauce, plus all the seaweeds, crab salad plus all the crunchy toppings. Soooooo good! Tried the huppia panna cotta with mango and I would NOT recommend. It was pretty terrible. The mango wasnt ripe, panna cotta was not smooth and flavor was not good. The dim sum Chinese coconut jello is so much better. read more

Finally was able to try this place out it didn't disappoint we ordered for poke burritos and a poke bowl delicious fresh ingredients makes this place stand out first time trying a poke burrito but it won't be the last good size portion many different options to chose from the spicy tuna was on point. If your feeling daring have your order with their Volcano sauce it will make you cry read more

As you can see from the picture, the poke bowl they gave me was 1/3 empty. The rice was cold & hard. The price has gone up. The container is smaller and they give much less food. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

Excellent customer service! The poke bowls are delicious :) definitely coming back again!

We waited an absurd amount of time here on a Saturday. Staff clearly did not know how to delegate online vs in person orders. Otherwise food was pretty good read more

Pokeworks - Sushi burrito - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

Food is always great and fresh here. I like the variety in choices and always try something new. The lobster with ramen and sweet chili is my go to order. read more

I usually love ordering from here. I've never been disappointed until today!! I spent $15 for a fraction of what I used to get for the money. The container is much smaller and I hardly got any of the toppings! I was starving to death and was looking so forward to this. It's horrible! Very very veryyyyy disappointing! I will be ordering from Health Kitchen going forward. Sorry Pokeworks! Unless you can make this experience right I will be taking my business elsewhere and spreading the unfortunate reviews to my friends and family who also order from you. ‍ read more

Pokeworks - Make your own Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

I know I like a place when I eat there once and then proceed to eat there for the next few consecutive days. Dinner has been a Poke Bowl for the last 3 nights. The food itself is awesome, and you get a good value for your money when creating your own bowl. I have yet to try any of the pre-configured menu options. I am super particular about the freshness of raw fish so I was a bit hesitant to try this place out but the tuna has been great every time. Plenty of options for proteins, toppings and sauces so you're bound to find something you like. They are extremely efficient in getting orders together quickly. I was out of there in a few minutes even though online orders were coming in like crazy and there were a few people ahead of me on line. read more

Tried this for the first time through Uber eats and it was sooo good!! There are no places in my current area that serve poke bowls so when i saw that this place delivers to me i was so excited. I created my own and it was amazing!! Great flavor, didn't arrive soggy, exactly what I ordered, great presentation. The food was ready quickly, which i love. I definitely recommend this place and will be visiting in person as soon as i can. read more

Pokeworks - Created my own! - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

I've been here a few times late night and the food has always hit the spot for my poke craving. I like the variety of options and everyone is very friendly and helpful. read more

So happy to have pokeworks close to home. (We eat out only on Fridays and Pick up food from here almost every other week) My husband and I use to travel all the way to the city for our fix lol Today we had the pleasure of being severed by Steve. The team is awesome! Thank you for all you guys do! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - fresh meadows, New York

This is the spot if you are looking for a quick bite! The staff here are very friendly and they will put your order together efficiently and as quickly as possible. The store is well lit and they are clean and taking measures against the spread of COVID-19. They are located adjacent to a large parking lot so that you don't have to worry about finding street parking. I always leave Pokeworks with a hearty bowl of my favorite proteins--salmon and tuna, along with all my favorite vegetables and toppings. Their price is quite reasonable for the amount of food you get. I usually get the 2 protein option and it always leaves me enough for second meal/snack. I also love how they have many cool drink options - from Hawaiian soft drinks to green tea. read more

I ordered food thru DoorDash and my order was incorrect. I had ordered 2 bowls, one for myself and the other one for my sister. When it arrived, the dasher brought two identical poke bowls. It was annoying because I didn't like more than half the items in the bowl. When all of a sudden I got a call from an unknown number and he even left a message. It was Steven from the store asking if I received my correct order because they have my bowl there. I asked about a credit but since I ordered it thru a third part member they couldn't do anything remotely. He said he can bring the bowl to me so I accepted it. When he arrived he apologized again (apologized over the phone when he called first) and had brought over my correct bowl AND added a free beverage which was really nice of him and the store to do. So thank you! Food is awesome! read more

Love love love this place! Perfect poke bowl to go! you order from the app and pick up easily. Plus they never make you wait and the spicy tuna is delicious! read more

I will start by saying that this location is clean. However, Pokeworks is getting increasingly expensive and the portions are getting much smaller. Every time I order, there are like 5 pieces of fish at most and that is ridiculous considering how much a bowl costs now. There is also a mountain or rice which shows that this location cares more about profit than making sure their customers are satisfied with their purchase. read more