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    Pokeworks

    4.3 (52 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Yuzu Ponzu Salmon- Small
    Moncerrath N.

    First time visiting and trying poke. First impression were it was a clean, fresh space and we were greeted by the staff as we entered. Located walking distance from ASU. Ordered poke bowls to eat during lunch time. They offer hot meals options as well. We ordered at the counter and we were able to customize our bowls. It was my first time trying a poke restaurant I ordered from the menu the #2 Yuzu Ponzu Salmon and my friend made her own bowl. My only recommendation on my part for next time is to add more sauce if you plan to add only 1 type of sauce because I ordered medium amount and it needed more sauce especially if you like every bite to have sauce. You have the option to add the amount of sauce in mild, medium or heavy from.

    Spicy tuna and ahi Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins)
    Hallie S.

    I grabbed dinner from here shortly before they closed on a Friday night and it was delicious. My cashier Ash was so kind and suggested a sauce option for me when I asked, and it was incredible. The place was closing soon, so it was pretty empty, and the service was very fast. She even offered a free musubi which was tasty. The place itself is small and only seats 21 people, so if you go, I'd recommend going in a small group or eating outside. If you want fresh poke to cool you down while not feeling weighed down, this is the spot.

    Lisa B.

    I love finding hidden gems like this. It is a small, quiet spot that is perfect for getting some work done while grabbing lunch or a quick bite. The staff made the experience even better. Isabelle was amazing. She made being a new customer feel so easy. She explained the process in detail and gave thoughtful recommendations based on what I was craving. Sarah went above and beyond to make sure the store looked clean and welcoming, which really made a difference. Nick brought great energy with his friendly attitude and set the perfect vibe with his music choices. I walked in not really sure what to expect and now I absolutely love it. Definitely worth checking out if you have some downtime.

    What I got and couldn't grub on
    Sha’Niya H.

    So, I haven't had Pokeworks for quite some time. My friends and I decided to go today and half of them had never tried it before so I hyped you guys up so bad, right. But when we got our food it was actually terrible. I've had Pokeworks many times and it's like my favorite...I have the app and everything so I know what it's supposed to taste and LOOK like. The Mac was oddly dry this time and had 0 flavor and the lump some of salad we got was flavorless as well. Like pasture animal food...Then the chicken like come on now. It was COLD and there was barely any on any of our plates and the chicken wasn't even the right chicken that went on the plate... It was disgusting. You'd expect the workers to tell us beforehand if there wasn't anymore chicken for the HULI HULI CHICKEN plate? They did not. They only told me about the drinks being out of stock because I went to the app, saw them gone, and asked on my own behalf. The customer service was bad. I am not the type to leave bad reviews at all but I'm just very disappointed. I literally left a good review on Google like 2 years ago of this place.

    yummm
    Francis C.

    SO GOOD EVERY TIME. Obviously not traditional poke, but honestly I've found myself preferring this to the traditional version sometimes. The staff here are always very friendly and scoop HEAVY. The restaurant has always been clean when I visit even during heavy traffic hours. I love Pokeworks.

    Kat V.

    Accidentally stopped by because I wanted Asian food and the other place I was planned to go was closed unexpectedly. It seems like they were busy with online lunch orders which is great for them. Even though they got many orders, they were quick to help me. The bowl is huge and they offer so many different kinds of toppings. I love the seaweed. I could not remember the name but I could not find it at any other poke places. Fish and rice are ok.

    Auny A.

    Seen this place before and my girlfriend decided we should try it. No regrets! The poke we got was amazing. It's Tempe next to ASU so parking sucks but if you do find a spot, I recommend it. $12 a bowl of fresh healthy ingredients is always a must even more with the variety of choices to meet your tastes and likes. They were playing One Piece on the lobby TV though so that gets negative points from me

    Ani P.

    I was so surprised by the flavor of this poke bowl. The sauces are amazing! If you like spicy mayo, you have to add the Spicy Serrano Aioli. Also, the pozu is a super refreshing sauce to add as well. The onion chips added such great textures and the pineapple adds the perfect amount of sweetness. The only reason why I have 4 stars is because the portion is way too small to be paying so much. You guys need to relax with portion control because I'm pretty sure I saw the amount of each ingredient in the bowl. Be generous with portions! Other than that, this is probably the best poke bowl I've had in phoenix so far.

    Custom 3 protein scoop bowl
    David K.

    I enjoyed my poke bowl here. The gal that was helping me out was extremely kind and had amazing customer service. She answered all my questions while prepping my order, extremely efficient. The ingredients were fresh and restaurant was nice and clean. It's in a great location for ASU students, definitely give them a try!

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    2 years ago

    Super friendly staff and the best-tasting poke ever. Everything is so fresh, feel-good food

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    1 year ago

    LOVE the food and the staff is very friendly! Shoutout to Loddy and Kami, they were excellent.

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    Drew was absolutely amazing! super patient with us. He gave us great service will be back for sure

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    1 year ago

    Excellent takeaway food and friendly service. Metered street parking right out front - bring quarters..

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    10 months ago

    everyone is very friendly in this store and the food is amazing Isabella and Kami are my fav but everyone that I've met was very nice

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    2 years ago

    Kami and Laddy were very nice and helpful. Great service and great food highly recommend this place.

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    The food is always fresh and the staff, especially Ashlyn, are efficient and friendly. Love this place.

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    Ashlyn provided great service with a touch of friendliness thanks for making my first time here quick and effortless

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    great food and great service! Loddy & Nick were very helpful! lots of food very fresh and the space was very clean

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    Ask the Community - Pokeworks

    Do you guys close earlier than you say? arrived 30 minutes before closing and it's already closed.

    Hi Vanessa, I’m sorry to hear that. We had Holidays hours on Monday, 10/10. We are normally open 7 days a weeks from 11am-9pm! Please come back to give us a try and we will give you 50% off your bowl due to the inconvenience! Thanks

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