Today I was working around Mountain View and decided to stop at pokeworks and get a large custom poke bowl with three proteins and a lot of toppings . The bowl was super delicious and ingredients tasted very fresh. The girl who took my order was very polite and patient, the manager on duty was very nice and attentive too. I have tried other poke places but this location at 211 Castro st is my favorite. read more

Absolutely delicious! The best poke and great service and great toppings We drive from SJ to get our poke from here read more

This is my favorite poke place. Ingredients are always fresh, the portions are generous, and the people friendly and helpful. Also, now their new mobile app is brilliant... order on app (and it remembers my favorite bowls...so fast), and I can pick up from the shelf just inside the door... so easy! read more

I ordered the salad poke bowl with 3 proteins and asked to torch the protein. WOW that was delicious! Torching your fish brings a such nice flavor. You should definitely try! read more

We continue to love coming here for fresh delicious food. Now my son gets around on his own he comes in to buy food here regularly. I enjoy the quick friendly service. I miss Hao and Albert but they have left behind a great new manager, David! Service continues to be excellent. Best wishes to this business to thrive so my family has our favorite place to go to:). read more

First time trying Pokeworks and it was very good! I ordered it online and within 15 minutes my order was ready for pick up! Will definitely be going back! read more

My go-to poke place! Great service and great food! Some of the best poke I've had with such a convenient location in Downtown Mountain View . Highly recommend! read more

Came here for their grand opening BOGO deal and I am so happy I was the second person in line. The wait was just exponentially getting longer since every customer was ordering 2 bowls. Anyways, I got 2 of the customized bowls and was pretty happy with the meal. The fish was fresh and they did not skip out on that. There was a good mix of the rice, toppings, fish and veggies. Of course, if your customized bowl sucked, go for their specialty bowls which are essentially made for you. I thought the store manager could have taken peoples order in line to try to make the line go faster, but I guess a long line is inevitable for a BOGO poke deal. The store is not really a restaurant since there is literally no indoor seating. Things can get cramped pretty easily since the shop is narrow. Outdoor seating is an option though. The bowls actually fill you up and I got no complaints here. Yelp Check ins or sharing social media stuff does get you free items or discounts (or so I heard). read more

Pokeworks - BOGO - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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On time pickup every time! I have been to several poke spots in the area and I think Pokeworks deliveries great value for their selection, portions and quality! Really been enjoying this healthy gem in my neighborhood. This is my go-to when I'm seeking a healthy meal on the go! read more

It's a very good place, the service is also good. the workers are very friendly the work environment is good

I've been to a couple poke places and they've all been so good! So I didn't really expect this to be much different. While we currently have some restrictions given the take-out only operation, I didn't think that it would have too much impact for a place that's really designed to be fast. I order the the ahi with lots of toppings. The order came in a brown bag and was done in about 5-10 minutes. The portions are really small. I was actually pretty hungry when I ordered, and by the time I was done eating, I was still hungry. I think most of it was leafy salad with minimal seafood and sprinkles of other toppings. It's disappointing compared to the large portion sizes I get elsewhere for the same price point. There were also less selection than other places, and I felt like I could not order too much items. Other places allowed me to pile on whatever I wanted, sauces, toppings, etc. I would try again if the portion sizes are significantly bigger - I want to feel full after a meal. This feels more like a side dish than a main course. read more

I ordered my usual custom order with just the things I like and it was ready when I arrived. The crunchy stuff was fresh and seasoning just as ordered. The app works great for reordering. read more

Convenient poke located on Castro in downtown Mountain View. I like that they have customised bowls so I can just make one choice. Mild flavors. Portions aren't as much as other poke spots , so that's the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. read more

Pokeworks is a 10/10 place. I love it and I'm sure u will love it. Try the garlic musubis. To die for. Bryce was such a nice server. A real one for sure. read more

I love this poke! I have ordered poke form this place for some time now and the fish is always fresh and delicious. The portions are very generous, much better than other places I've tried where they fill your bowl with tons of rice and three pieces of salmon/tuna at best. The bowls are always filled to the brim and the delivery is quick. Taeli is super nice and her bowls are the best! I read more

Alright Poke, fills a craving. I feel like the sauces and sides lack flavor in comparison to other poke places I've had in the Bay Area. Fish quality is decent and staff is nice though! read more

Food are delicious and the fish are fresh! Very quick and easy to order and pickup. They even have App you can download to collect points and redeem your favorite Poké. This place is the BEST Poké in Mountain View. read more

I've tried some other poke spots but today was my first time at this joint. I arrived at roughly 12pm and was surprised to see it packed in the front lobby, with long sheets of paper stacked up in what I would assume to be the orders. I probably would've left given how long it looked like I might have to wait, but in the end my craving for poke was simply too irresistible, and I gave in to the hunger. The service was quite exceptional, something I was not expecting given the other reviews I had seen online. The lady taking my order, Maria, was very friendly and patient in the entire process and informing me about LevelUp (which I will use next time). As someone who's worked in a restaurant before, I understand what it's like when it gets to rush hour. But it looked more like a slaughterhouse in Pokeworks. The entire lobby was completely filled in a very small area, something I've never seen at other poke spots.The employees were sweating; 3 people worked together on the bowls, with lots of communication and almost no one stopping at all. There were some impatient customers who repeatedly harassed the staff for their orders, frantically waving their phones in the air, like simps from the Simpsons, the unfortunate anomaly that is encountered no matter where you go. I felt quite bad for the staff that was so clearly overwhelmed, but they actually managed to stay calm and did their best to accommodate everyone. There was one employee, who I believe was named Christian, who was constantly interacting with customers and sorting through finished and unfinished orders. After about 10 minutes, I let the staff know I was going to be out for a bit, and they gave me an okay. I came back about 10 minutes later (total 20 min wait time) and my order was already ready! The bowl was excellent. Really liked the mushy spicy salmon mixed in with regular salmon, and the toppings I had were given in copious amounts. The sauces I ordered were the Pokeworks Classic and sriracha aioli, which created a delicious mix. Classic sauce is always #1. And all that for $11. Nearly forgot about wasabi with all the raw fish I ordered, which would've been bad news later on. TLDR; Spectacular & friendly service and delicious food. Would definitely recommend as a top spot for poke in the Bay Area. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Glad to have this place -- convenient, tasty, fresh, and fairly priced. Employees seem to know their stuff, though it would be helpful if they asked/reminded me if I wanted miso soup when I order -- I tend to forget until I'm on my way out. There's seating outside only, but inside, there's not even a convenient place to wait for your order. People are always saying "excuse me," "sorry," "go ahead" to each other. And they're ALWAYS out of lotus chips. I love lotus chips! Ah well. Honestly, for a healthy and filling meal, it's hard to beat a poke salad. Detailed nutrition info at http://www.pokeworks.com/nutrition-info/ , but common sense would tell you that if you're eating raw fish over salad greens with a little light dressing, you're probably doing okay. The large bowl gets me pretty full, for about $16! Just start stocking lotus chips, and set up a waiting area, and I would happily give this place 5 stars. read more

This was sadly not good and I wouldn't recommend. Ridiculously small portion size and barely any of the selected ingredients, and the sweet shoyu was way too thick it's more like teriyaki sauce and not sweet nor soy sauce, and there were barely any other of the selected ingredients whatsoever. They also had an option to grill the protein which I selected yet they did not do it. Side note that maybe isn't a huge deal is that the wasabi is a very strange abnormal color. read more

Walking into Pokeworks feels a bit like walking into a Japanese Sushi version of Chipotle. It's always delightful and exciting to know that they will always have fresh menu to serve on the go. I stopped going to other sushi burrito / poke places altogether because I know Pokeworks never disappoints. Strongly recommended. It's extra bonus that they offer discounts at least the first couple times you order: 1. Online Order 2. Post Survey $5 off. Great deal! read more

This was my third visit to Pokéworks. I ordered the Spicy Ahi signature bowl (ahi tuna, green and sweet onion, cucumber, masago, sesame seeds, sriracha aioli) on a bed of greens for $10.95. I used the in-store electronic tablet to place my order, and it was ready in less than five minutes. The poke was delicious. The fish tasted fresh, and the sriracha aioli sauce was a good match! read more

Pokeworks - Spicy ahi signature bowl (ahi tuna, green and sweet onion, cucumber, masago, sesame seeds, sriracha aioli), $10.95 - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

I love Pokeworks! The fish is so fresh. The rice is soft. There is a large variety of toppings. Definitely coming back again!

Delicious fresh poke! I love that they have some non meat options. It's been delicious every time!

Great customizable selection, quality ingredients, and friendly staff. I could eat here 3 nights a week. I especially like the serrano peppers which add some good kick. read more

One of my favorite poke place. tons of choices of toppings and flavors. Love them!

This review is for the same visit that I got the bowl in the picture. Wish I could tell you what was in it but I really don't remember as the picture is a couple weeks old. I just know the kiosk made it easier than ever for me to customize my bowl with a litany of toppings. I do know I got brown rice + 2 proteins and it was basically a meal and a half for me. Honestly, no complaints. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

I was hoping they would be a bit more generous with the toppings, but overall very solid poke place.

Pretty disappointed overall. It seemed like it would be great because it had all the ingredients you could ever hope for in a poke bowl. Unfortunately the flavours fell flat and it tasted pretty bland. Not sure how this is possible given that I added so many ingredients to my bowl and you'd think the combination of these ingredients would lead to something good. I think just a bit more salt could really improve the taste. Same with the sauces - nothing as exciting as other poke restaurants. The fish did taste fresh though. Another downside is that you can't see the ingredients while you're ordering, as bowls are assembled at a counter a bit away from the cash. Prices are on the higher end for a large bowl. It's recommended to use the iPad to order; otherwise, you will be rambling off your order for a solid 5 minutes, the way I did. Space is small (~6 seats ish?). Takeout is the way to go. I would try again hoping for some improvements. read more

Delicious poke bowl. Super fresh, tasty and friendly people working there. I ate my bowl too fast and couldn't upload a picture haha.

I'm not an avid poke consumer, though I have enjoyed my fair share of poke spots. I have found Pokeworks to be the most delicious in quality and value. They have tons of toppings to choose from and their sauces are also unique. I usually order the large poke salad with sous vide chicken, tofu, and scallop. It is nice that they have more options than just fish. I love their sweet chili gochujang sauce, it has a spicy element to it. Everything tastes fresh and healthy! read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Place is ridiculous. Iced tea was around ~$3 but was essentially half filled, it had the hugest block of ice I've ever seen in a drink. Feelin like a fool for having paid for this read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

This is the worst poke I have ever had. It is super disappointing considering that their other locations are good. My custom bowl was over greens. The lettuce was old and wilted. The red leaf lettuce was slimy. The iceberg browned and dry. The fish fine, but nothing that great. Both my coworker and I could not finish our bowls, we thought that poorly of them. What did I learn today? Even three days later we were both talking about how bad that lunch was. read more

The food is fresh and of high quality. My whole family loves it and they have several choices for protein so everyone is happy. From time to time, they run out of toppings but they seem to have it back by the time I order again. read more

I love the food here but I never get a consistent product. I always order extra crab, seaweed and massago qwhich I pay for gladly, but sometimes I get it and sometimes not. Sometimes one and not the other . No kale noodles during covid and I'm ok with that but I ordered some things on the side and got 2 out of three. The wasabi was supposed to be in the side and was in it. I can't remember if the lotus chips are still on the menu but never available . May try some other poke just to compare. I think the other pole place now has kale noodles which is why I come here. read more

Food was amazing, and the service great. just wish the portion size was a bit bigger for the price.

I revisited Pokeworks because one visit (particularly on a slower day) does not always reflect the standard that the establishment upholds. Also, the manager reached out to apologize for the experience, and offered a bowl on the house, I wanted to give the place a chance at authentic service, so i decided not to let them know of my prior visit. We came on a Sunday, around dinner time, but we didn't expect them to be all that busy. Which they weren't, and I did notice that the cashiers were a bit more outgoing/social with their incoming guests, and offering to take orders. That was different than my first trip here. We still opted to use the iPads - especially since they have a variety of toppings that aren't carried at other poke places. We wanted to take our time, and that's what the iPad seems to be for. That said, don't get carried away, because even with 2 iPads and a cashier - this place is very very compact. There's not a lot of available standing room, which seems to add to the impatience of other guests waiting to order. I got a few different ingredients this time - mango, cilantro, and avocado (extra for $1.50 - a bit pricier than at other places, as well) which are not common at other poke places! On top of that, they don't have a quota for their free toppings. Some of them are marked up, which makes sense -- like avocado -- but some of the others that had price increases seemed a little out of place. they have a lot of "crunchy" toppings and some of the more uncommon ones had a mark up. I cant even remember all the toppings they offer, just because of the sheer volume. I do think that helps differentiate them, but I was a little less than thrilled to see the portions they use for their toppings. Avocado was the standard 1-scoop size - but the mango was very scarce, as well as the cilantro (which I wouldn't think is something they'd skimp on). Their imitation crab *still* had a very fishy taste, so next time, I will certainly pass. Their default free toppings are seaweed salad (nice, because most places have this as an 'add-on') and imitation crab. You can adjust the sauce options, (light, medium heavy) and i found their "light" was just right. Their ponzu was also super flavorful and went with my toppings very very nicely. My one fuss, if I had to highlight just one (lol) was that I didn't have the option to select half rice half greens. They give too much rice for my liking (especially compared to the fish/toppings) and if I wanted something lighter... I do not have that option, unless I get a salad. Note to Pokeworks - please make this a thing. It can get a little overwhelming when you order, because of all the different sections and options but at the end of it, their fish was extremely fresh and flavorful. Fortunately, my bf really liked his combination and his toppings as well. He's actually pickier than I am so that's saying something. I would go back if I'm in the area, but I won't go out of my way for it. read more

Food: The ingredients are fresh, the flavor is great, proportions are adequate. Lots of variety of flavors to choose from, the menu will cater to many different palettes. So far I've had the sushi burrito with house sauce, and the poke bowl on salad with srirach aioli. Both were great - burrito was two meals for me (more filling due to rice?), bowl was one. The sriracha aoili was yummy but not spicy enough--thankfully I had jalapenos on there. Also, I was surprised to find when I got back to my office that the bag JUST had the bowl in it (no napkins, no utensils...) so keep that in mind if you are ordering and not going somewhere with utensils available. Location: Convenient by foot or bike/scooter ONLY. Downtown location, so not great to drive to, impossible to find parking especially during lunch rush (this is important - may end up being the deciding factor between doing pickup and delivery in the future). Interior is SMALL but clean and modern. Definitely feels like a grab and go kind of place, not for sitting down to eat. Great downtown vibe if you're into that. Ease of Ordering: They use doordash which you can easily navigate to from their website or you can search them on DD directly. The ordering process is easy, but does not allow for customization. I did notice that while ordering under $35, there is a delivery fee. However there is ALSO a "service fee" under "fees and taxes" when you select delivery, regardless of the amount you order. Not sure whether the service fee is applied by DD or Pokeworks - states "This 11 % service fee helps us operate DoorDash." So it feels like you're getting double charged for a delivery service? Because when you switch to "pickup" it removes both the service fee and the delivery fee (delivery fee applies if you are ordering under $35). So I opted to pick up thinking I'd rather not pay extra, but ended up spending so much time just trying to find a spot that I'm not sure I really came out on top on that one lol. Would order again. Though maybe not during peak lunch hours? read more

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It's hard to mess up poke. The only ways are: 1. Having limited toppings or missing toppings 2. Being overpriced / having skimpy portions 3. Not having fresh fish For this shop, 1 and 2 apply. I ordered a large, and for the price you pay at other shops, it seemed like a heck of a lot less poke for your $14. On top of that, 4 or more toppings were out of stock that day... including pickled ginger, lotus root, and several others. Tamago was not even an option, which is a bummer. Water also ran out and they weren't refilling the cooler on an extremely hot day. Otherwise, the ambience is non-existent. You don't get to see them assemble your poke like other shops (which is why they're also much slower than other shops with assembly lines). There's no seating or much room for anything other than the line. Overall, the fish was fresh, but not the best poke I've had from a price, portion, and ambience standpoint by any means. read more

Pokeworks - Don't get the red seaweed in the cup. Sorta gross. - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Love this place. The variety is in need of updates but the quality and flavors are better than many if not most poke places here in the bay.