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    4.2 (39 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Hawaiian Ahi and Spicy Ahi poke bowls
    Kai C.

    Huge interior and exterior seating. They have free street parking and free garage parking lot adjacent in the building. Fast fresh flavors and lots of options to customize. It has one of the largest spaces I've seen for a poke spot. They even have a Foosball table which is kind of random quirky but fun idea.

    Large bowl like a small Poke Bowl - Large (3 Proteins)

    I've been a regular customer at this place for quite some time, coming here at least once a week. Unfortunately, every visit has become more disappointing than the last. The staff is polite, but clearly poorly trained by the owner. There is absolutely no consistency. Every time I order a Large bowl, the portion size depends on who's serving -- sometimes it's reasonable, other times it's ridiculously small. The scoops are inconsistent, and more than once I've been given what looks like half a scoop of fish being counted as a full portion. When you question it, they tell you that if you want more, you have to pay extra -- which is unacceptable considering how expensive the poke already is. There is also a promotion advertised saying that if you spend over $25, you get $5 off. This feels misleading. I usually spend around $42 (ordering for myself and my wife) and have never received this discount. Even the owner couldn't properly explain how the promotion works. This place seriously lacks standards, transparency, and proper management. The owner needs to train the staff better and understand what consistency and customer service really mean. It's no surprise the place gets emptier every time I go. Very disappointed. I won't be coming back, and I can't recommend this place to anyone until major improvements are made.

    Luxe lobster
    Kevin R.

    Decided to give Pokeworks a try and I'm glad I stopped by because their selection is great! Had the lobster poke with chili crisp to spice it up and I think this may be my go to spot whenever I'm in Hollywood.

    Build your own
    Annie W.

    I've been a regular at their Irvine location for years, so I'm excited to finally get the same poke bowl here in LA. This new spot just opened this week and has plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. I love all the toppings and customization options you can add to the bowl. I got build-your-own bowl where you can choose: - base: white rice, brown rice, salad, or +$1 for ramen noodle - proteins: salmon, spicy salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, shrimp, chicken, tofu, lobster surimi. Large is 3 scoops and regular is 2 scoops. - add mix-ins: add your vegetables or fruits, highly suggest getting their mandarin oranges or mango if you choose salmon as your protein. Such a great combo! - sauce: Pokeworks classic, umami shoyu, sweet shoyu, sweet chili gochujang, siracha aioli, Serrano aioli, ponzu fresh, Hawaiian salt and chili. Tbh I wasn't a huge fan of Serrano aioli based on the toppings I got for my bowl. Next visit, I probably would just go with pokework classic, which is a ginger sesame vinaigrette. - add ons: toppings and crunches are available at the end. I recommend seaweed salad and surimi salad! You can even add avocado for $1 more or masago for $0.50 more. Be sure to add some crunch like dried onions! They give your bowl the perfect texture boost.

    Half tuna half lobster half white rice half mixed greens and assorted sides
    Bill P.

    Having worked next to a poke place, I've been tired of that concept for some time now. But this place has restored my faith in raw fish done well. With a variety of tunas, salmons and even lobster (!) it was fun choosing my flavors but honestly I loved the options of sides too including avocado, seaweed salad and kale. I had their house dressing which wasn't overly sweet and pretty perfect. They have designer bowls which I'll probably try next time. On a side note, Mama Musubi which is only available at farmers market will eventually be at this location as well - I remember them being pretty delicious so I'm looking forward to that as well.

    Look at this bomb bowl thank you Darren & Nana.

    Thank you for this sexy poke bowl Darren & Nana! Super fresh poke! Highly recommend. Excited to have this spot in the neighborhood.

    Salad and poke bowl
    Derek Y.

    Wonderful new poke restaurant located in the beautiful iconic Emerson College campus here in Hollywood. Soft opening was wonderful. Super fresh fun make it your own concept. Being from Hawaii I give it a Shakas onolicouus! Mahalo Derek

    Salmon Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins)

    The most fresh poke here! The team was super friendly, feeling good & satisfied after the meal here.

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    This place rocks. Fresh fish and very nice staff. I wish the scoops were bigger (I get like 8 edamame kernels total) but otherwise excellent

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    Good poke. Lots of topping choices, and good rice. Enjoyed the food. There is also a lot of space to sit. Outside seating is nice.

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    Great fast casual lunch spot. Lots of options/toppings. Fresh ingredients. Helpful service!

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    9 months ago

    Really fresh fish and great sauces at a good price with nice portions. You can get a lil extra of the toppings if you ask.

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    4 months ago

    Said they were open till 8:30pm and were closed when we showed up. Even the open sign was on.

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    9 months ago

    The sushi burritos were delicious! The fish was fresh, and the service was great. You can't go wrong with what you pick. 10/10

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    10 months ago

    Friendly people, great service, and amazing food!!!! Taste even better than Lianas famous poke bowls served dress to order

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    11 months ago

    This is definitely been one of the best pokey bowl places I've been to. they have very fresh ingredients and overall the service is great.

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    it was very good service and I loved the food so much. I love sauce and onion and musubi and good service from marjorie

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    Jus' Poke

    Jus' Poke

    4.6(2.7k reviews)
    17.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Had a pretty long line one Sunday evening but I kinda get it considering how good the meal was…read more I ended up ordering a large serving with Shoyu and Spicy Shoyu and wow were the servings filling! Almost like I ordered a large or something...I had it with edamame and seaweed salad on the side, with rice being a complementary side as well. The food is as good as Poke could possibly get, so I would definitely come back if I were in the area. The interior is pretty small with some seating along the wall and with around 2-3 tables outside. While I was able to find parking at the connected parking lot, I can see why it'd be a challenge as the parking lot is really small. But there is a neighborhood right next to it and a parking lot across the street so it's no worries on that end. Minimal interaction with staff but they seemed cool.

    Food: My husband and I both ordered poke bowls with a mix of Hawaiian and spicy poke, along with…read moreshoyu and California roll poke. Everything tasted incredibly fresh right away, with clean flavors and a great balance of umami, savory richness, and just the right amount of spice. Each component complemented the others well, and nothing felt overly heavy or overpowering. It's easy to see why people say this is one of the most authentic poke spots in the area, the simplicity and quality really shine through. That said, personal preference-wise, I still find myself leaning toward Poke Express in Las Vegas (though to be fair, I've never been to Hawaii, so that might change one day). Price: Pricing is pretty standard for quality poke in Southern California. A regular bowl (about 1/3 lb of fish with rice and a side) typically runs around $15-17, while larger bowls can range from about $19-24 depending on portion size. Overall, expect to spend around $15-25 per person, which feels fair given the freshness and portion sizes. Ambiance: This is very much a grab‑and‑go style spot rather than a sit-down restaurant. It's located right along the street and almost always has a long line of people waiting, which tells you a lot about its popularity. Inside, there's a small bar area with a handful of high chairs, and a couple of tables outside, but seating overall is pretty limited. Not really a place to linger, more for a quick, casual bite. Service: Despite how busy it constantly is, service is efficient and straightforward. The staff keeps things moving quickly and stays organized, so even with a line, the wait doesn't feel too bad. No frills, but solid and dependable. Parking: There's a small side parking lot that can fit maybe around 10 cars, which fills up quickly during peak hours. Otherwise, you'll likely have to find street parking nearby and walk over. Not impossible, but it does take a little extra effort, especially when it's busy.

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    1/2 pound of Local's Wasabi $11.95 (price as of 8/2024)

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    8oz Poke - Large 4 fish ready to be eaten!

    8oz Poke

    4.3(935 reviews)
    8.9 miSherman Oaks
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    This is our favorite poke place! It's been awhile since we've been here, but we were glad to be…read moreback. We arrived on a Thursday 11am, right at opening. There were a couple of people before us so that gave us time to look at the menu. Our go to is the large 4 fish ($21) which was enough for my husband and I to share. The service was good and fish/toppings plentiful. The employee was patient when we asked for almost all the toppings. Love the lemon cream! The crispy onion is what keeps us coming back--a must!! The ambience is simple but clean. We ate there and could easily have a conversation. They provide iced water in a dispenser. Bathroom was clean. Parking can be tough which is a hindrance for us, but today we found a spot easily. When we left, the parking lot was bustling. We really enjoyed our poke bowl! The fish was fresh. We got salmon x2, scallops, and shrimp. For our sides, seaweed salad and crabmeat. Base was half kale/half brown rice. Almost all the toppings. We got the garlic ponzu with spicy mayo in one corner. Eel sauce was drizzled all over which I didn't prefer, but it tasted good in the end. Our tummies were happy and satisfied!

    Very good poke but they keep raising the prices and decreasing the food portions. Today I spent $21…read moreplus tip for a four scoop bowl. The the woman putting my bowl together was super stingy on the base. She spread out the salad so it was literally a handful of salad. I asked for more greens and she said she would have to charge me for that. The price gouging is a little out of control now. For $21, I shouldn't have to go home and add salad to my bowl. I go mostly to the studio city location, so I'll probably route myself to that one in the future! The poke is fresh and I like the diversity of toppings you get here.

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    Large Poke Bowl (4 fish)

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    8oz Poke - Ahi Poke Bowl

    8oz Poke

    4.3(345 reviews)
    4.4 miStudio City
    $$

    I was thinking between Ohana Bbq, Cava and this spot on the plaza and decided to give 8oz Poke a…read moretry. I ordered the 3-protein rice bowl and chose salmon, tuna and spicy tuna as my protein selection. I then covered it up with a bunch of fresh veggie toppings like cucumber, green onions and jalapeños, added multiple sauces and topped it with their crispy onions. My combination was very delicious-- the fish tasted very fresh with spicy tuna standing out the most by taste and freshness. The veggies were ripe and yummy and the sauces made it so much better....I'm such a sauce guy, need sauce on everything. And finally, I absolutely loved the taste of their crispy onions. They were perfectly crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside and they were just so fresh ---this spot makes them in-house and they come to your bowl pretty much out of the deep fryer that you can see towards the back of this spot. What a nice touch, bravo! The place itself is spacious with around 10 tables for dining in. The customer service was solid and attentive. Good vibes out there and good food. Glad I came in and I will be back for more!

    Wow, Wow, and did I say WOW!?! Yesterday I told my son to bring something from this restaurant. I…read moream SO surprised at myself that living so close to this 8oz Poke, being in this shopping center all 32 years of living in Studio City, wanting to try their food and finally got a chance to get my teeth into their flavorful, delicious, yummy Poke. I told my son to take photos of the place and he did. I ordered their large Poke with all the healthy meat & vegetables that you can think of. I chose white rice for my base and got :Ahi Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Tofu, Shrimp, Cucumber Salad, Avocado($0.50), Pickled Ginger, Green/Red onion, Corn ,and really fresh Cilantro garnished all around the large bowl. It came with 2 sauces. House sauce and Garlic Panzu sauce. One of the sauces had a little spice to it and it gave a good kick. Absolutely delicious! They have a lot of to go orders and the lady who helped my son was Karina. He said she was very sweet, kind, and helpful. Everything was balanced right. I even had some left overs for the following day. Great portion for the price.$24.15 including tax and tip. Place was clean, with gender neutral restroom and parking shared with other businesses. They also have another location in Sherman Oaks. Can't wait to try that one too.. Thank you Karina, management and 8oz Poke...

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    8oz Poke - House sauce and Garlic Panzu sauce..

    House sauce and Garlic Panzu sauce..

    8oz Poke - Interior with high ceiling. Nice, big and bright.

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    Interior with high ceiling. Nice, big and bright.

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