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    Pokeworks

    3.8 (620 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Poke, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Poke Bowl - Large   (3 Proteins)
    Yungchu C.

    For $25, this was really disappointing.. The portion size felt small for what was supposed to be a large (3 protein) bowl. The overall presentation and value just didn't match the price. Hoping it was just an off day.

    Avivi W.

    The poke is pretty good and very fresh! I really enjoyed the sauces- as they were a bit different from other poke places. The service was also great, they gave me extra sauces when I asked for. The shop itself is very small with limited seating, but still clean and efficient.

    Todd N.

    Ohoho, a solid create your own poke bowl spot on Castro! I ate in during lunch time and it got packed fast from lunch rush. Even then, service was fast and checked in frequently on every table. When eating in, you eat outside on Castro street which can get pretty lively. The food is pretty good. Great flavors and a lot of interesting options that make me want to come back.

    Jack L.

    Ordered poke for delivery and it was a solid choice. The fish seemed fresh, sauces were tasty, and there was a good selection of toppings. Overall a really good poke spot for the price.

    Large Poke Bowl - Large (3 Proteins)
    Ellie A.

    5 years later and even though there has been many changes to the menu (please bring back lotus chips!) throughout the years, it is still by far our favorite poke place in the area. The service there is always wonderful as the people working there are always so nice and helpful. The poke is absolutely delicious and doesn't compare to other poke places around. Highly recommend if you're in the downtown MV area and are in the mood for a quick delicious meal! There is no sit down area inside so little ambiance indoors, but plenty of chairs outside for you to enjoy your meal if you don't want to takeout and eat at home. FYI if you have your old poke punch card, bring it in and they will give you a really nice discount on your order! They have stopped giving the cards out and everything is online now with their app.

    Poke Bowl Regular with salmon and seasoned lobster
    Ratna J.

    The food was great. I added the north Atlantic seasoned lobster to my poke bowl, but they gave me 1/4 of a teaspoon of lobster not a scoop like you would get with salmon or tuna. I was really disappointed by that. They also missed a couple of toppings like sweet corn, shredded kale, pineapple. A bit concerning if they do not follow the order. The portion is definitely smaller than last time. And the wasabi tasted fake. Seems like they have changed the wasabi compared to last year when I came here. There seasoning is always good though. Love there house sauce and ponzu. There service is good. You can place your order in the self service kiosk and they will automatically print out your receipt. The place is very small, but there are plenty of tables outside where you can dine. The ambiance of the place is nice and cute. I am not sure if I would come here again given how small of a portions they gave (especially with the lobster and the toppings).

    Christopher S.

    Small shop compared to the one I go to in Irvine occasionally but it was consistent so nice to know it seems to stay the same store to store. Parking in this location can be found behind the shops at the free 2 hour parking public lot. Came in here on 3/9 in the afternoon and the employee who took my order was very nice and friendly. He was also generous with portions which we all appreciate considering the price. Thank you!

    Poke Bowl Regular
    Jerica H.

    Ordered via a tablet screen, enjoyed the option to pick my own toppings and view all the options. A couple things I'm guessing they were out of some toppings that I selected but it was still a tasty meal. Ordered to go (since I figured I wouldn't finish) and sat outside

    Spicy Ahi
    Generous Y.

    Honestly a little disappointed. Order was slightly wrong as I missed half of my base and the bowl was just sad to look at. I'm a bit spoiled with fresh fish in Seattle so there may be strong bias and my standards for poke may not reflect the average San Francisco experience. Spicy Ahi with Half Rice and Half Salad - actually just half rice and no salad. The amount of rice was a bit pathetic. Fish wasn't super fresh. Masago roe was stuck together, almost frozen and also firm. Disappointed a bit overall but it's a good snack with the amount, I guess. Hawaiian Classic with Half Rice and Half Salad - they got the half and half right but the bowl still tasted lowish quality and was pretty small at the price point.

    Janette N.

    If I'm paying $20 for a bowl of poke it better be good and thank god it was! I'm a pokeworks enthusiast and I'm so glad the quality still holds in MTV. The cashier/ server on Friday at 6:00 PM was a gem, he was so sweet and packed my bowl upon my request. Although I wish they had spicy tuna/salmon protein option here, I'm still happy with my bowl and it kept me satisfied for the rest of the night. I will definitely be returning whether it is for lunch or dinner on my work trip.

    Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins)
    Angel L.

    There are so many poke options on doordash that it can quickly become confusing and overwhelming. We decided to give this place a try due to proximity and good reviews. Got the regular bowel with 2 proteins (ahi and salmon), lots of add-ons and the classic sauce on the side. In terms of the ordering process, I really liked the ability to customize the amount of sauce as well as to have the sauce on the side. I was also glad that the options were a bit more limited than other poke places (I get major decision fatigue when there are too many choices). I also liked that seaweed salad and crab salad are free. Food wise, everything tasted super fresh! No fishy taste at all. You can tell that the fish is good quality. The sauce was nice and tangy. I loved the crab salad and soft tofu - never had this in poke before but it worked! The portions are not huge but also not skimpy. My bf and I actually shared this bowl. All in all very solid place. Maybe one of the best, if not the best, poke place I've been to in the Bay. Will def be back! P.S. the only annoying thing is that I initially tried to order via their app for the $5 off your first order. But the app is super glitchy and the reward didn't show up. I tried several times before giving up. That's my only gripe... But the food more than made up for it!

    Kim l.

    My friend treated me to lunch today. I chose this place because I wanted something semi healthy. I found 2hour street parking right next to this place. We used the kiosk to enter our order and went outside to wait. We waited and waited and waited. Wow! Maybe they had to go fishing to catch the fish or something! We waited for approximately 30 minutes for two bowls of poke and another 7 minutes for a musubi. I have never waited that long after placing my order at a poke place. Wow... So my poke bowl had spicy salmon and spicy tuna and a bunch of other topping. I chose half brown rice and half salad. The fish itself was ok, some pieces were chewy. Not the freshest fish around. Taste wise everything was ok. Miso was nice on a chilly day. I was curious about this place for a while. Finally got to try it but I am not in a rush to come back.

    Regular Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - $14.95

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    Door Dash this place every week!! Love the food the fish always tastes fresh and delicious.

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    4 years ago

    The worst poke iv ever had. It was very old and the fish tasted fishy! I ubereats it. It was not good. I dont recommend

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    Great food always. Whether I order takeout or dine in, it's always solid and poke hardly goes wrong.

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    3 years ago

    Easy to go order and very quick made poke. Kinda slow on a packed streets though. Still poke was good and still recommend it.

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    Hi Steven, thanks for the great review. Have a wonderful day!

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    The store is small with no seating but the food is pretty good, byo poke bowls and they fill it up

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    Love poke works especially the kale noodle base. It's my favorite along with the sweet shoyu sauce.

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    Great healthy food. App is super easy to use, so you can order for a simple pickup. Avocado perfect ripeness and worth the upgrade !

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    One of the best Poke spots around! From the service to the food and atmosphere you can never go wrong!

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    Fast and easy order and pick up.

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    SH Hawaiian Barbecue & Donuts

    SH Hawaiian Barbecue & Donuts

    3.8
    (61 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    I am truly amazed at how I can be completely unaware of a place that is not only around the corner…read morefrom my apartment but also along my daily commute to and from work until I read about it randomly in some blog post or newsletter. Thanks to KQED Late Night Eats, arguably the best food blog ever, I learned about SH Hawaiian Barbeque and Donuts and decided to stop by here when I was finishing late from work and on my way back home. I love Hawaiian food and got a few different items so I could sample a variety. It's important to mention that you are not getting the best Hawaiian food of your life when coming here. However, for a place that is open late, the food is pretty decent. I also got a couple of donuts and they tasted as good as the ones you would get from Krispy Kreme or any generic donut shop. Although I didn't order any, they also have have some Chinese options, which, again, look similar to what you would get at Panda Express. As someone who often finishes late from work, I enjoy having options for places to eat that don't just serve fast food. Again, you aren't getting five star dining here but if you want some decent Hawaiian food or donuts to satisfy your late night cravings then this place is a great option.

    2.5 stars overall…read more Got bbq chicken to do it was the most saltiest Hawaiian bbq chicken I have ever had. That was so unfortunate. They also serve you the "healthy bbq chicken" on a large lettuce bed, with a few prices of cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. I thought it would be vegetables. They do give you brown rice. It didn't seem healthy The chicken katsu is flavorful, not as salty as the regular bbq chicken. I think it's the sauce that made the bbq chicken super salty Their Mac and cheese salad was good. And their spam masubi is good as well. Overall i felt it was just okay Can't comment or service or the interior given this was a to go order.

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    Rene-Rose Island Cuisine

    Rene-Rose Island Cuisine

    4.1
    (307 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    During a recent visit to Sunnyvale, my wife & I stopped here for a quick Saturday lunch. It was…read morequite busy in this small strip mall, so there was no parking in the lot. Thankfully, there was plenty of street parking right around. We walked in and saw the good selection of food available on the steam table. We both ordered a 2-item plate; mine had the lechon kawali (deep fried pork) and the longanisa (breakfast sausage), while she chose the sisig (chopped up pork cooked with onion and jalapeños) and fried bangus (milkfish). Our plates also came with steamed rice and soup. Since this is a cafeteria style place, our food was ready to eat (though our server offered to heat up the bangus a little in the kitchen). The lechon was very good, not too fatty but still had plenty of crispy skin to go along with the meat. The longanisa was also tasty, very sweet and not spicy. My devoured the bangus, dipping it in spicy vinegar. Since we were in a bit of a hurry, we took some of our food home for breakfast the day. This is a very solid place for a quick meal. There isn't much seating inside, and there were many orders placed to-go while we were having lunch. Will definitely return the next time we're in the area.

    Rene Rose Filipino Kitchen is a fantastic hole-in-the-wall. If you are looking for an authentic,…read morehome-cooked comfort food experience, this hits the spot. The layout is much like a "Panda Express" style, or what is traditionally known in Filipino culture as a *turo-turo* ("point-point") restaurant. You line up at the glass counter, pick whatever combo size you want, and they plop the portions onto your plate as you move down the line. It leans m heavily on the greasy side, but it delivers that exact, deeply savory Filipino flavor profile that you just crave. The Winners: The pancit (noodles) was good and hit the spot. The beef with gravy, the classic Beef Mechado (stewed with potatoes in a rich tomato-based gravy), was another highlight, incredibly flavorful. The Critique: (Timing is Key) You should try to time your visit right. If you catch them right at a transition or later in a service stretch, some items can sit a bit. On our last visit, the deep-fried pork belly (lechon kawali) and the chicken adobo were unfortunately on the dry side. Next Time's Order: The Lumpia Shanghai (mini fried pork spring rolls) are light, crispy, and a crowd favorite. Definitely add a side of those on your next trip! It's an unassuming, local gem that serves up great flavor; just try to get there when the batches are fresh out of the kitchen!

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    Combo Plate w/2 items. Lechon Kawali & Bistek.
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    Lotus Restaurant

    3.9
    (605 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    When my dad wanted to try this restaurant, I wasn't sure what to expect. Normally, I don't like…read moregoing to places where there are mixed foods - Chinese, Hawaiian AND Vietnamese food?! My husband mentioned that his office eats there often and loves it! We went on a holiday weekend and were the only ones there for a while. It looked newly renovated and had plenty of space. Phil was amazing. He made jokes, knew the names of office staff who visit, and gave us tips on what to order. You can tell that he really cared about his restaurant...it's been there for a while! The restaurant is tucked away in a parking lot, so it's not super visible to see while driving. My dad ordered one of his favorites, one of the specials of the day - duck with rice and bok choy. He said it reminded him of his favorite lunches that he used to order a long time ago! Orange chicken - 5/5 - the texture was different from other orange chickens we've tried - think of like chicken karaage with a tangy orange sauce. So good! Spicy eggplant - 4/5 - we asked for mild spice since my mom can't handle spicy. She loved it! Crispy chow mein noodles - 4.5/5 - this was pretty big! It's my hubby's favorite. Next time we're in Menlo Park, I'm sure we will come back to visit Phil! We'd love to support his restaurant and try some Hawaiian food or pho next time!

    I visited Lotus restaurant for the first time last week. I first glance, restaurant appears to be…read moreclean and orderly; in other words, a typical restaurant. I ordered the beef broccoli meal that comes with Chinese chicken salad, and a vegetable spring roll; and a Vietnamese iced coffee. My friend ordered the duck of rice with vegetables. We were busy chatting as the food arrived. Wow! We were pleasantly surprised at the brightness and presentation of the food. Our meals were freshly cooked and piping hot. I am a coffee snob - it takes a lot to impress me when it comes to coffee, particularly iced coffee! My Vietnamese iced coffee was incredible! Our host, Phil, was very pleasant and accommodating of our guest experience. Menu prices are more than reasonable for the quality, selection and portion sizes. I highly recommend this spot for lunch or dinner. Eat in or takeout - your experience will be exceptional!

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    Poké House - Mountain View

    Poké House - Mountain View

    4.0
    (110 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Healthy dining

    1/1/2026 Poke House…read more1040 Grant Rd Ste 360 Mountain View, CA 94040 I went there for a light dinner on New Years day. It's in the Grant Rd. plaza next to the Habit. Parking can be hard to find when it's busy. It has some interior tables but it's mostly a take and go place. I ordered my Tuna Lover Bowl at the counter, the server was a little difficult to understand through the barrier. It's custom made and there are a lot of selections but I basically got no rice and lots of veggies with the assorted tuna cubes and Krab salad. I paid at the other end of the counter, and they weren't prepared for cash, but I had exact change including tip. Everything was fresh and tasty. The seasoned tuna didn't have strong flavor. The tiny Wasabi packets were very potent. I was happy with my poke, a good value and will repeat.

    Solid poke shop in downtown mountain view. It's very small so you either need to get it to go or…read morefind a table outside! Since a few people were liner up at the kiosks and we wanted to secure a table, my friend and I decided to order via their website. Ordering was seamless and I liked that you could pick a bowl and customize it vs creating one from scratch. I got the yuzu ponzu salmon bowl and added double avocado to it. It was delicious the avocado was so creamy. I ate the entire bowl and left no crumbs. It did seem like there was a lack of organization in there, because I noticed a big shelf behind the kiosks with a qr code to order online (which is what we did) so we thought mobile orders would be put on the shelf, but saw nothing was getting put on it. Took longer than the ETA when ordering and when I went to the counter to see if its ready, the first staff said no when I gave my name, but then someone else grabbed the bag which was behind the person that said no. Not a huge deal but it did delay us a little.

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