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    Poki Ya

    4.6 (457 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Hawaiian, Poke
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Erika L.

    Very generous with their portions which is AWESOME! Quick and friendly service. High quality fish and variety of toppings!

    Sarah C.

    Small hole in the wall place located in a semi-busy plaza. This place is more of a to-go since seating is limited. Their prices are great! I ended up getting a large but the large bowl looked more of a medium to me - fish scoops were small (even though it's 5 scoops of fish). Fish was fresh and cold. Brown rice was good. I like supporting small businesses! Come here if you can for poke!

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    Devan S.

    Decided to come here for a poke bowl after seeing such great reviews. The pricing here is amazing. 5 proteins for $15 is a steal! the portions were good as well. I am only bummed that there is not a lot of sauce and topping options. I would have loved ponzu sauce and some edamame. The food itself was great. Rice and fish were obviously fresh. Service was fast. The place is a little small which is okay, but gives an awkward space between another customer and I. Would def come back!

    Brian N.

    SUPER LOWKEY SPOT! You need to try this place! This place had tamago, yellowtail, and scallops for protein options, unlike most poke places. The restaurant also maintains a high level of cleanliness! Though the staff person's first language isn't English, they were incredibly kind and patient, making sure to understand exactly what I needed. The quality of both the food and service was outstanding--10/10 for both. The ambiance also stands out, creating a cozy yet welcoming environment. I've tried several poke places, and this one is easily in my top 3. Very fresh fish, and solid pricing at $15 for a large bowl with 5 scoops of fish. While the restaurant is on the smaller side, I highly recommend trying it for takeout. Definitely coming back soon!

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    10 years ago

    The food here is fresh and very tasty and the person is very nice. Would reccomemd this place. And will return.

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    9 years ago

    Great poke restaurant! Generous portions, friendly service and lots of options. They have sushi too! Best poke place on Orange.

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    8 years ago

    So yummy! Such delicious Poke and the owners are very nice! A little small inside but the food is delicious. A lot of options as well

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    Probably the best quality of fish I've had so far from a poke place. Good options for toppings and sauces

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    It's great that this place is in walking distance. Once a week that I usually limit myself to go hear.

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    10 years ago

    First time to eat a poki ya and we are not disappointed! I was craving sushi and found this instead.

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    10 years ago

    Great service and great food. Best poke place in orange. Fish always taste fresh. One of my favorite places to eat in orange.

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    Fresh, filling and just plain good!!!! So many options to chose from. Def worth the wait!!

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