Massive poke bowl for ~$16? Ready in 10 minutes? Conveniently located? Check, check, and check. This spot is fantastic even though I was only inside for a total of 30 seconds. I placed my order online (order through their preferred partners for ease) and showed up 10 minutes later to it ready to roll. I ordered a spicy salmon bowl and it truly hit the spot. Filling and nutrient dense - I couldn't finish it. Next time I think I will go part rice and part greens. If you're looking for a healthy, fresh lunch in the area - look no further. read more

Simple NYC - Spicy salmon - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Discovered this place in 2016 and haven't stopped coming since. The owners are the nicest people and really make the food with love. I always go for their spicy salmon poke and truffle egg salad! Everyone I take here absolutely love it as well. It use to be a larger space with dine in and I miss it, but eating it at home is just as good. There's a hefty scoop of fish as well as toppings and sides in the poke, which make the mixture of flavors and textures even better. read more

Simple NYC - Spicy Salmon Poke Truffle Egg Salad - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Walk past after my haircut and wanted some poke. I was suggested the miso salmon poke. Two seats in the seating area with an industrial fan. A low key spot but worth it for a quick bite. Fish was fresh and sauce is yummy. Spent a total of $17 with tip! read more

Simple NYC - Seating area - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

This was a great spot for a casual togo pickup. Food 5/5 Ordered the cooked salmon poke bowl and the fish was cooked perfectly and was my favorite part of the whole meal. This reminded me of how my family cooked salmon at home. Huge fan of this dish Vibes Not much space to sit down. Fun retro decor with quotes from famous people and skateboards lining up the wall. Bonus points for the Taylor Swift painting Super friendly staff also that helped me order. They have a deal where you if you buy 2 teas you can get one free, which brings it to $6 for 3 teas. read more

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SO good and the portions are amazing! Definitely recommend, going to make this a regular spot of mine read more

Simple NYC - Spicy Tuna Poke and Ahi Tuna Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

We were looking for a place to get fresh poke bowls and came here due to such great reviews. It did not disappoint. We got one spicy tuna bowl and one miso salmon bowl. Both were great. Next time I'm interested to try the ahi tuna bowl. Be aware there is very limited seating inside. read more

Simple NYC - Miso salmon poke bowl - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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You don't know what you've got until it's gone. Hard lesson learned this past year when Simple closed down due to the pandemic... I did not expect myself to be missing it as much as I did, checking their Instagram almost every week to see when they'd reopen. I really didn't appreciate them as much as I should've pre-COVID. After 9 excruciating months, they finally reopened (thank GOODNESS) on 12/22. My boyfriend and I picked up our spicy salmon poke bowls that very night. It was everything we remembered it to be and more. The raw fish is always so fresh and seasoned perfectly, paired the best with a white rice base. The countless side ingredients elevate the bowl - from the seaweed salad to pickled ginger, from the edamame to mashed avocado, to *all* the crunchies... it never ends. Every bite is a party. At less than $12 a bowl, it's a steal considering that the huge portion size can be split into two. I'm a big eater but always overly stuffed by the time I finish my bowl in one sitting. If you have nori sheets lying around your house, I suggest quartering them and scooping a bite of the poke onto the dried seaweed. Optional of course but YUM Service here is always so great and friendly. Hope they remain open from now on - please don't keep me waiting like that again! read more

Simple NYC - Spicy Salmon Raw Poke ($11.75) w/ White Rice and all the crunchies - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I haven't been here in a while so I noticed a new menu, I mean I loved the old pokes they had, maybe change is good? Hm no. Change is definitely not good. I got a side of ahi tuna and tried the new spicy salmon poke. I ordered the side of ahi tuna since it was going to have a roasted garlic togarashi avocado aioli which sounds pretty good but what I tasted was ahi tuna in truffle oil. I despise truffle oil! It doesn't list it as an ingredient, but someone else also mentioned that the sauce tastes like truffle oil in one of their pics. I mixed the side of tuna with my spicy salmon poke before I tasted it so it completely ruined my bowl. I've roasted garlic before and it is actually quite delicious.. so I'm confused as to how garlic tastes like truffle oil. I couldn't eat more than the bite I tried so I gave it to L and I was going to eat his food but I pretty much lost my appetite after that. He ate it. He didn't hate it but he prefers the old menu as well. Even if I didn't get the ahi tuna I don't think I would've liked my spicy salmon bowl. I'm just not a fan of mixing oranges, the new ingredients and spicy salmon together. It really doesn't work for me. read more

I live pretty close to this place and it is my GOTO poke place. I come here often and this family run business truly cares about their customers. The service is always pleasant and the food is high quality and made with care. I just found out they make more than just poke, and it's just as good! If you're in the area, definitely hit this spot. read more

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If you want poke and do not want to pay and arm and a leg for a small portion, this is the place to go. This place is run by a couple who are very nice and helpful. They are very hardworking and know all their repeat customers. My go to is the octopus bowl and my girlfriend usually gets the salmon/ tuna bowls. The octopus are sliced up pieces which differ from other places that serve baby octopuses. I like the big tentacle slices better as they are more firm. The salmon and tuna are very fresh as well. They have pretty big portion sizes and I always inhale my food here. Quantity and Quality! Seating is minimal. It is one big table that can fit about 8 people total. Very cozy. read more

I am not sure how to say this. Maybe I'm a wraith. (Drake reference to "In my feelings"...that's right I went there. I absolutely feel like I ate this, and while I was inhaling it. I felt like I died and went to heaven. I loved the aroma...and the huge cubes of raw salmon and spicy tuna. There is a bit of everything. A helping of green unoily seaweed, fresh sweet slivers of ginger, actual smashed avocado, random bits of mango surprising all the way. All I can say is that this was so speechless good. Like that feeling you get when you know you did the right thing in your gut? I highly recommend it. I take umbrage when I read the other reviews that say this bowl is small. It's not at all. It's rice heavy and raw fish protein amazing portioned. I will travel an hour to Manhattan (taking two trains and getting lost) and endure the people squish and the random shoving/elbowing on a subway for this. So yummers! And there's a loyalty card thingie. Even if it didn't have that freebie program thingamigi, I would totally return. It now earned a spot on my bucket list! Just nothing but homage! I want an excuse right now to go, but work ends at 8 pm! Why!!!!! read more

Simple NYC - Yum! It's spicy tuna and salmon poke bowl! - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place but only getting 4 stars because I wish they included more of the toppings. I had literally 4 tiny pieces of mango and 5 edamame pods. I kept digging around looking for it. But super tasty and large portions. read more

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OMG ! Amazing Poké bowls better than California's, everything is super fresh And it's very reasonable price!!! read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I was walking in the area a few months ago when I realized Simple NYC had a LES location - I've only been to the Brooklyn spot before and it is my favorite Poke in all of NYC. They just have a great positive attitude and genuinely bring a smile to your face. Taking time off during these difficult times, I wish you the best for your future and looking forward for your re-opening after this passes and pick up a delicious Ahi Tuna Bowl! read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for lunch last week in the afternoon with no high expectations but I was pretty blown away by the spicy salmon poke bowl that I ordered! When I arrived, I found the store to be cozy with really cute decor and was kind of small but still had some seating. I was greeted by a super friendly cashier. The price was about $13 something for the poke bowl which I thought was a really good price. I found a seat against the wall near the cashier and enjoyed my music and reading while waiting for my food. When I got my poke bowl, I was astonished by how big the portion was and how much salmon they gave too. I usually don't like dressing in my poke bowl either but the toban djan aioli was a great combo. with everything in it. Everything tasted fresh and was overall delicious! I left very satisfied and the store was getting packed during lunch hours! Come in the early afternoon! I overheard that the octopus on the menu has been out of stock for a while. I do want to go back and try the octopus next time, hopefully it'll be on the menu! read more

Simple NYC - Spicy Salmon Raw Poke w/ brown rice, w/o pickled ginger & any crunchy toppings! Don't underestimate, this was a lot and filling! - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

So I go here a lot. So close to my 10 stars from their rewards program! I've tried a good amount of items here, and nothing disappoints. I'm a huge fan of both poke and bento boxes! Their poke is generous in size. You can choose white/brown rice, quinoa, or salad as your base (though it is extra to half and half bases). The fish is always tasty and fresh. My favorite is the ahi tuna, sooo full of flavor. They really pile the toppings and I love them for that!! The bento boxes are delicious too! I love the Hamburg curry. The hamburger patty is really juicy and the curry sauce has a good amount of flavor. But my absolute favorite is the short rib bento... YUM. No bone, just the meat is sooo tender omg. And soft stewed carrots are my weakness. Cooked together in the slightly sweet, rich stew... Yum. I love the egg salad side too. It has a slight hint of truffle that really makes it interesting. I wish they put more to be honest lol. The space is cozy. Expect to share seating at the one large table, or the two-seater bar or two-seater table. read more

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All their food is irresistible! Ingredients are so fresh and cooked and prepared to perfection! I usually call to order ahead because everything was made to order. Otherwise it still does worth the time to wait for such quality food. read more

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Excellent poke for the price! Fish was fresh. Rice was not dry or hard. Crunchies went well with the bowl. They didn't skimp on the toppings. I got the spicy salmon. It was great with the generous portion of avocado. Service was pretty quick and the establishment was clean. read more

Simple NYC - Spicy salmon bowl - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Hidden gem on the outskirts of Chinatown. Friendly staff, good price, fresh fish, and good portions. What more can you ask for? I got the miso salmon bowl and my bf got the ahi tuna bowl. So good! Hands down best poke we've had in the city based on flavor combinations, quality, quantity and price. read more

We need more businesses like this in the neighborhood. Healthy and fresh. Ever since working from home I miss having salads for lunch or even dinner. This is even better than those salad chains. Thoughtful and good portion sizes! read more

Simple NYC - Salmon salad - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Come here for the poke bowls! Super fresh, packed with ingredients/add ons, so filling. Unlike other poke places where you build your own bowl by choosing ingredients in an assembly line fashion, Simple has pre-made options, but all contain ingredients you would want anyways! You choose based on the protein, then decide what base and what extra crunchies you want to add. I assume they assemble their ingredients/sauces based on what they think goes best with the protein. Most are similar, with a few substitutes. I've gotten the ahi tuna and the spicy tuna. Both are delicious! Ahi tuna comes with sliced tuna, vs. the spicy tuna is chunks. I love that they put MANGO! They pack it with rice at the bottom, so it's very filling. My only criticism is I wish it were sliced avocado, instead of mashed avocado. But still delicious! Seating is pretty limited here, but we haven't had a problem the two times we came. You may just need to wait a little bit. It's easier in the summer when you can walk somewhere and eat outside. But for the winter months, it's best you wait. Definitely have to try their katsu. HUUUGE portions. read more

Simple NYC - Ahi tuna poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I'm kind of shocked at how much care they put into their poke bowls. I've had every poke imaginable in the city. Usually the rice is like a rock and a little bit tough at other establishments. Here, they were even thoughtful enough to make sure there is seasoning at the bottom of the bowl so the rice is extra delicious. There is such a quality and variety to the additions: avocado, masago, everything is so good. Even the lettuce is crunchy and fresh. They were so so nice during the pick up too. Great place. read more

Simple NYC - Poke bowl - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious. I stumbled upon this tiny spot that ended up serving me the best poke bowl I've had in the city. We tasted their salmon poke bowl and their ahi tuna poke bowl, and they were both phenomenal (and filling). Fresh ingredients, mouthwatering fish, and plenty of tasty rice on the bottom (we opted for brown rice). The service is personable and welcoming. It's a tiny place, so not many seats. However, turnover is fast. Truly highly recommended. read more

Simple NYC - A mix of salmon and ahi tuna poke bowl..I know...messy. I was hungry! - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to finally stop in after having this joint bookmarked for a while. There's a few seats to dine in. There are 5 options for poke on the menu: salmon, spicy salmon, ahi tuna, spicy tuna and one more item. I asked what's their most popular item and they said spicy salmon or spicy tuna. I decided to go with spicy tuna since it has mango in it. I got sunflower seeds as my 'crunch' and salad greens as a base. The menu was a bit confusing since it was my first time because the base options were at the bottom. I did not like that you cannot customize your poke to my liking. All the options already comes with pre-selected toppings. The tuna was not that fresh and a bit mushy. Spicy tuna just means tuna with spicy mayo. The toppings were not mixed in with the sauce like the other poke spots I've been too. The wasabi was watery too. I really wanted to like it and I'm glad I gave it a try, but probably won't be back. read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

A small yet well-decorated place that serves quality poke! I ordered the spicy salmon poke bowl with brown rice and salad, which cost me an extra dollar due to the additional base. I love how FRESH the salmon tasted. They did not skimp out on any of the ingredients and it made up for the priciness of the meal. Feeling parched? They have complimentary water in their fridge! The staff member working on the cashier had excellent customer service and was super positive and friendly! You can't go wrong with a fresh bowl of poke from Simple NYC! They definitely beat all the other poke spots I've been to in Manhattan and Queens. read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

This is probably my new favorite poke spot in NYC. The vibe of Simple NYC feels like a hole in the wall, which this place might be. Located a few blocks from my apartment, I was craving something healthy. Simple NYC popped up on Yelp, and I had to give it a shot. I went ahead and ordered the Spicy Salmon Poke. The portion was HUGE!! I had to stuff myself and I still wasn't able to finish it. The price was fairly reasonable, around $14 for a large bowl. The poke was fresh along with all the toppings. There are plenty of seatings and the staff was extremely friendly. This is definitely my go to spot if I'm craving a healthy meal. read more

Simple NYC - Spicy Salmon Raw Poke. New fav poke spot in NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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The poke at Simple is some of the best I've had! We tried both the spicy tuna and ahi tuna bowls. Both were delicious but the ahi tuna stood out - served over a healthy portion of brown rice and numerous toppings (such as pickles veggies, ginger, avocado, wonton crisps, etc), the ahi tuna steak was thinly sliced and perfectly seared on the outside/raw on the inside. Also, the taro bubble tea was out of this world. The service was super friendly and even though the restaurant is small, it's comfortable and we were able to easily grab two seats for dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Simple NYC - Poke bowls (ahi tuna and spicy tuna) - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved my spicy tuna bowl. The tuna tasted fresh and all the ingredients paired very well together, it was definitely tasty in the best way possible. Can't wait to return to have another bowl. My only wish is that they think about adding more fish to the bowl. read more

Excellent service and delicious fresh poke bowl. Price made sense for what they served too which is always nice. I got the salmon bowl with a base of salad and it came with edamame and a delicious sauce. I could tell this was a really popular place and I did wait a bit for my food but the staff was very nice. Only about 10 seats in the whole place and it's communal seating but if you're okay with being close to others, it's fine to sit down and hang for a bit. read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Surprisingly good! It's amazing how this shop has not gotten the buzz and food sites write ups. It should be on everyone's list! The price points on each dish is great. Affordable for the fresh seafood and/or curry dishes. Service was wonderful and you could see it's family owned vibe. I went with the ahi tuna bowl with brown rice. All ingredients were fresh and the tuna was seared perfectly with a large portion of tuna. The accompanying ingredients all matched well for the bowl such as the garlic chips, asago, seaweed salad, and pickled vegetables. Filling and satisfying for a meal. Small spot with a long table and a table for two with most folks either taking our or eating quickly. I'll definitely be back and will go for the curry katsu next. read more

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Got the tofu poke bowl and truly one of the best poke bowls I've had in NYC. So fresh and really packed in the rice and other add-ons. Sauce was so good as well. Will definitely be ordering from here again!! read more

Simple NYC - Organic Tofu Cooked Poke - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I usually don't like poke places where they mix all the ingredients without asking you BUT Simple NYC is clearly the exception. I love the seared ahi tuna bowl so much I always take a picture before I eat. Then I send the photos to my wife or one of my foodie friends to make them jealous. That's why they call me a Food Pornographer. Don't forget to ask for extra crunchy garlic and some wasabi mayo... read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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This mom-and-pop shop serves the biggest, baddest bowls of poke I've seen since the poke craze hit NYC! For me, the poke bowl is less about the fish - although the quality of the fish and the marinade are still important - and more about the toppings. Simple truly delivers with a wonderful variety of toppings that come with every poke bowl, from fresh guacamole to edamame to purple and green wakame. Everything was delicious! I'd knock off a half star for the quality of the fish though. I'm not sure if it is the cuts of fish themselves or the way the sashimi cubes are prepared, but my tuna had quite a bit of tendon (? the white stringy stuff) in it which made it difficult to chew thoroughly. Otherwise, the entire bowl was extremely enjoyable and we devoured everything! The cafe itself is very small, but there's quite a bit of seating. It just requires some careful maneuvering. Thankfully, they do a great (and polite) job of getting people to finish up their food and relinquish their seats so that it didn't take long for us to grab seats after our food was ready, even during peak dinner hours. I can't wait to be back to try the bento boxes or another poke bowl! read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I had my first poke bowl here, and I instantly understood the craze. I got the salmon bowl with salad base (no extra charge!), which was amazing! The sauce was perfectly balanced, the salmon tasted fresh, as did the veges; one bite led me to the next and I finished the bowl beyond satisfied! My cousin got the squid bowl and was equally pleased. However, don't think we would've been able to finish the bowl if the meal prior wasn't 8 hours ago and we didn't spent all day walking around SoHo! I followed the advice from previous reviews and tried their milk tea, and was surprised to find that their boba milk tea was pretty amazing! It definitely hopped into my top 3 favorite shops for boba. Tried a sip of my cousin's passion fruit tea, which was super refreshing. Housekeepings.. Their amazing service struck me the most. It's probably the best of the Asian restaurants I've been to. The people seemed super down-to-earth and just happily doing what they love to do. The interior is pretty small, as in, two small tables and one long table that sat around ~8 (?). There was a constant stream of customers while we waited and ate (~8pm). May be plan for take-outs? The decor is cute and hip though and would probably make a good Instagram photo if you catch a seat! Definitely come and check it out! read more

Simple NYC - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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I enjoyed my poke so much. So much. This whole poke craze was kind of random to me. I feel like I've had chirashi sushi at a bunch of Japanese places and that it wasn't so different. After trying my first bowl of poke earlier at Simple because Yelp said so, my earlier confusion has been tempered with satisfaction and delight that I could get some for less than ten bucks! I had the salmon with brown rice-so good, tasted light but was so filling-let's just I had my happy face on after lunch today. read more

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I got the salmon bento box and it was incredible. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection and there was such a wonderful diversity in flavors. The staff was very kind and got me my order very quickly! 5/5 I will definitely be returning read more

Such a cute little place for poke, bento boxes and bubble tea! I loved that they're so homey and nice there. AND they take credit card so that's a plus. I got the salmon poke bowl with all the crunchy stuff added and the hamburg with curry bento box, both of which made me feel very healthy. Bubble tea ($3) comes with bubbles/jelly -- I chose not to have any toppings with my jasmine milk tea. Not really the best bbt but that's ok. read more

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Best poke I've had in NYC yet. The spicy tuna is delicious - huge pink chunks on a bed of white rice (my choice) and strips of ginger, wonton chips and more tasty things. The bubble tea was the biggest letdown - very cotton candy-sweet, like they poured tons of syrup in it. Did not taste like fresh tea. Would not recommend! But the poke? A creamy, savory bowl of healthy deliciousness. 4 stars! read more

Simple NYC - Creamy spicy tuna mmmmmm - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by Simple today after getting out of work early and did not want to go home as of yet. So decided to spend money when I should have been earning hurray! Decided to search for pokē since it's finally coming to NYC and founds this little place just one block away from the D train grand north east exit. I ordered a jasmine milk tea with no boba( the way i like it) and a Spicy Tuna Pokē bowl with brown rice and corn flakes. You have a choice or white rice, brown rice, quinoa, or salad greens. Jasmine tea is only slightly sweetened with strong tea flavor. If you like tea more than milky sweet stuff this is the place to get tea! The Spicy Tuna Pokē took some time to make (although I did order it "for here" so maybe that's why). The Pokē was served after drinking around 1/4 of my tea and writing part of this review, by a lady who apologised for the wait told me to taste it very well (hahaha). Why thank you ma'am I will. The Pokē bowl was served with the spicy tuna in the middle and ingredients formed in a circle around the rice. In the bowl they had cucumbers carrots, 2 types or marinated seaweed( green/red), mangos, masago, konyaku, and a plop of avocado. I enjoyed the bowl very much and everything was very healthy feeling, along with the fish being fresh and nicely flavored. I thought everything went well together. The bowl was a good size leaving me really full after finishing all the toppings and leaving a small portion of rice. Overall I had a great time here. It was relaxing a quiet when I came, and I would definitely come back for tea and poke. I think I might bring my laptop too, but I dont remember if they had outlet or not, but they have wifi! 6/30/16 read more

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Simple NYC is a small mom-and-pop type of restaurant. There are two tables and a small counter to eat on. It is quite cozy with adorable decorations. The service is friendly and they offer Poké bowls, bento boxes, and bubble tea. The poké isn't the best but it is still quite tasty. They have a larger rice to toppings ratio than other places. The portion is large and the rice comes out hot. You may have to wait for it to cool down before digging in. read more

Simple NYC - Salmon poké bowl with everything - Poke Near Me - New York, New York