I really like this place and I hope they make it. It's tough in Florence and their location has been unlucky. With a build your poke you know you're getting lots of flavors for a $12 lunch and a healthy balanced meal. All you need is fresh good ingredients and a good sauce, and I think they have both. Place is nearly empty, help them out! Basically a hole in the wall but ok for eat-in and great for takeout. read more

Tasty, fresh, quick, ample, and a great deal. What more do you need? Plus it's easy to park, unlike downtown Northampton. read more

This is my first time trying this place which I discovered while on my lunch walk.Tasty fresh ingredients with food made to order in front of you. I plan on returning & highly recommend. read more

UYA Restaurant - Shrimp tempura burrito. - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

Really good sushi burritos (sorry for the blurry pics I was rushing to devour them) I got the spicy salmon & California burritos and omg they made my night. My boyfriend picked the order up for me and he can confirm that the service is great! read more

UYA Restaurant - California sushi burrito - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

Really good food, sweet people, and great location. I just wish they used paper-based bowls instead of plastic.

The best poke I've had in ages. So fresh and flavorful. Fish is fresh, rice is well seasoned, and there are tons of flavorful and fresh toppings to choose from. I love the kani salad & ogo seaweed, and next time I'll be getting extra of both. Takeout is fast and easy on their website. read more

UYA Restaurant - Poke Bowl. The best order!! - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

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3:30 Monday afternoon. Just me. Prompt service, but no rush. You have a choice--poke bowl or sushi burrito in seaweed--and I chose the latter. "The Vegi" is made with cukes, edamame, seaweed salad, tofu, avo, raw kale, and mango dressing with sesame seeds and rice. It looked and tasted fresh and the balance of flavors was perfect. Authentic unsweetened Japanese green tea in the cooler, too, a refreshing complement. Definitely coming back! read more

UYA Restaurant - Authentic. Unsweetened. - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

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Overall taste of the poke here is decent/ok. I was really excited to try it because this is the first poke-dedicated spot in Western Mass (at least one that I've encountered). Pros: a great variety of toppings/sauces, good sushi rice, friendly staff, decent prices, clean space Cons: protein (ex:tuna) was too chunky/largely cut (tip: please cut it up smaller), ingredients were not labeled (tip: for new poke consumers, it is helpful to have names of the ingredients for the consumer to be aware of), bubble tea was $4 but not filled up all the way Insight: - bubble tea is made from powder - avocado is $1 extra - extra protein is $2 extra - there is seating available for dine-in - there is street parking read more

UYA Restaurant - White Sushi Rice, Sesame Seeds, Tuna, Shrimp, Onion, Tobiko, Seaweed, Corn, Onion Crisps, Spring Greens, Pickled Radish, and Avocado - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

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Fresh fish, fair prices, and customizable options make this a very solid lunch spot. A welcome addition to Florence! During my first visit there I ordered a salmon burrito with avocado and lots of goodies like seaweed and crunchies with a wasabi mayo sauce. It was delicious, fast, and quite filling. The ambiance isn't very fancy, so I won't recommend this place for a date night, but I'll certainly be back to get my sushi burrito fix next time I'm in Florence. read more

UYA Restaurant - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

As an avid poke lover, I was very glad to discover UYA in the Northampton area. Being the only dedicated poke restaurant in the area, I held the bowl to high standards, and it met them. Yellowtail, though costing a bit extra, made an already great poke bowl even better. I'd highly recommend UYA if you're looking for good poke, and I would definitely come here over any other (current) poke offering in the area. 4 stars as ordering could be a bit easier (each offering could be labeled as I've seen at other poke restaurants), and the bubble tea was merely adequate. But if you're coming here for the poke itself, it's fantastic. read more

UYA Restaurant - Poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

This is a pretty typical poke place and certainly decent. But there were several details that knocked down my rating to 3 stars. Most importantly, the bubble tea was really lacking. I got the honeydew flavor and was very watery and not very flavorful. And the tapioca had a very strange consistency, much different than every other bubble tea place I've been to. They were a bit skimpy on the protein (I ordered salmon). And the crab meat salad was spicy which I was not expecting. One more very minor thing is that they didn't ask before putting sesame seeds on top. I'm just saying it would have been super easy to ask. The final issue is the lack of sustainability. They use a paper bowl to mix the protein, sauces, and mix-ins for every poke bowl they make. They then throw that away and transfer it into a plastic bowl which they serve it in with the rice. They could easily use a metal bowl for mixing instead of creating two bowls worth of waste for every bowl they serve. Additionally, like most poke places, they use plastic to-go bowls even when you are planning to eat it at the restaurant. This was very frustrating to me. read more

UYA Restaurant - Honeydew Bubble Tea - extremely lackluster - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

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Terrible. Miso soup is watery Spicy salmon no flavor And more importantly I have a shellfish allergy. I had to remind the woman preparing my food to change new gloves. She didn't clean off the 2 knives before cutting my sushi. Too bad. read more

My favorite fast casual restaurant in northampton area. Fresh, delicious food and its owned by a local family. I love their poke bowls and usually do a build my own with salmon. Their house pickle topping is amazing too. 10/10 read more

I've tried other Poke bowls in the area which are delicious, and UYA in Florence in wonderful! Kind, fast service. Delicious, high quality ingredients. Delicious combos and a very fairly priced build-your-own options. The spicy tuna was perfection. read more

Perfect perfect perfect. Best poke in western MA. None of this local poke was cutting it for me. I'm spoiled and have had the best of the best in Hawaii on Oahu and Big Island. Iya's bowls are too spicy and the wrong ingredients. Kisara's are boring and chewy. Both places that have poke in the area were a huge disappointment...but UYA?! This is the place. Thank you!!! I love their staff too! Some tips for them to make it better? Dice the jalapeños, extra sesame seeds, a ponzu sauce, try to pre mix a traditional Hawaiian ahi, and yellowtail options. Those are my two cents :). I love UYA!! read more

UYA Restaurant - a bowl of food with a fork on the side - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

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My new Happy Place--Uya in Florence--a kind of Japanese Subway Sandwiches. I did a "do your own" Poke Bowl: sushi rice with sashimi tuna, mixed with cukes, diced mango, avocado, topped with crab salad, pickled ginger, pickled daikon and toasted sesame seeds with "house sauce" -- a delicate soy/ginger and something. read more

UYA Restaurant - My new Happy Place-Poke Bowl: sushi rice with tuna, cukes, diced mango, avocado, crab salad, pickled ginger and daikon - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

Quick, casual, and delicious. Traditional Poke as well as options for the non-seafood-inclined, including vegetarian or vegan. Choose from Uya's Signature Poke bowls or design your own Poke bowl or sushi burrito. I like that you can choose your base: rice (white/brown), mixed greens, sushi wrap, soy paper, etc. Great tasty and healthy options too. Can't wait to go back! (Apple Pay and other mobile payment options are accepted which is handy for those on the go.) read more

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Uya is my go-to. I'm here once or twice a week getting a variation of the vegi poke bowl. The spicy mayo dressing instead of the teriyaki sauce and it's perfection. Always fresh, easy in and out with online ordering (at least during Covid times). read more

Great poke bowls! Super yummy and easy to customize. The workers are very nice and the design of the space is well thought out, yet also unique and playful. read more

Wow... had never been in here. Just got a Shrimp Tempura sushi burrito. An explosion of flavors and textures. Hard to figure out how to eat it (resorted to knife and fork), but it's fantastic. read more

UYA Restaurant - Wow was this excellent! - Poke Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

It is nice to have a place serving pokes in west mass. They provide a variety of potein/toppings/sources. Always fresh and delicious. I recommend the Uya bowl. read more

I really don't want to write this review and expose what an awesome spot this is but the truth of the matter is, this place IS awesome and you SHOULD go. Stopped in for dinner after remembering we weren't too far while out running errands. No line, two couples seated already. Hubs and I reviewed the options and away we went crafting our bowls! Now I'm sure some west coast poke snob will come in here and say how inauthentic blah blah blah but the reality is, this is what the area really needed. We didn't need another mediocre sushi joint with table service. We needed someplace who really understands fast casual. The Chipotle of sashimi/sushi if you will (but omg so much better!). The flavor combos are limitless with such a vast array of topping choices. I LOVE fresh jalapeños and really appreciate it when a place goes the extra mile to have them instead of the typical pickled jar jalapeños. Kim chi and seaweed salad were the perfect accoutrements to top off my chicken bowl. Once I pop out this baby in March I'll be going back to eat alllll the salmon. Excellent service, great bang for your buck. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This was good, but not great and rather expensive for what you get. I guess there is only one bowl size whether you get 1 or 5 proteins even though you pay extra for each addition. I was much more satisfied with the sushi at Big-Y. Too bad. read more

Excellent! Poke is a great quick lunch or dinner and is absolutely delicious. Great staff and super reasonable.

This hidden gem is so unassuming and so deliciously fresh. Best kept secret in western mass, but probably not for long! The owners are super nice and the space is relaxing. It's a fast, casual dining experience or a quick grab and go! I always leave feeling full and satisfied. read more

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The greens choice was all greens and no "stuff" the burrito choice was all white rice and no "stuff". For $11 ish a pop... kind of a rip off for the skimping of "add ins" ... read more

I've encountered for little spots that serve quality poke in western mass. I wouldn't say that I was extremely disappointed, but It was frustrating that the staff were slow/ didn't know what some ingredients were. I believe they should've had different sizes as well. The Tuna was stringy and almost like I had to swallow whole. Between 2 people I paid almost $40 for extra protein for both of us. If they had a larger size it'd be easier to get a better deal. Also the place almost looked like a pizza shop and nothing was really labeled. read more

The food was pretty good BUT the food bar they made the food from, had FLIES flying around it! Yuck!

UYA just opened up in Florence recently. We stopped in around 5:30 and got 4 poke bowls. All of them were delicious! The fish tasted nice and fresh, the steamed chicken my son got was tender and the sauces were flavorful. Lots of add-ins to make yourself a unique bowl or pick from one of their pre-designed ones. We will definitely be back. read more

Yummy. Everything was fresh. Got the UYA poke wrap. Highly recommend and I don't usually like raw fish.

Love the food! The staff are great as well. When they first opened, they delivered to my house even though they didn't have delivery service yet! The storefront is lackluster though. Certainly doesn't make me want to eat there. read more

What an amazing addition to our great town! The food is fresh and fast, and the staff is welcoming and warm. I'll recommend it to anyone looking for delicious, healthy food! read more

Picked up some bowls from here and loved them. Super friendly staff and they were ready early. It's awesome seeing them open a second location in Northampton! read more

Poke! If you haven't had poke, it's sushi meets chipotle - bowl style, customize your meal, but with sushi ingredients. Healthy and delicious, great for kids. read more

I love this restaurant. The service is prompt, and your meal is made to order. You may have to wait a while when the place is busy, but your patience will be rewarded. There is a menu to order from or you can build your own poke bowl or sushi burrito, choosing which rice and protein, sauce and topping, and a huge choice of fresh veggies, fruits, and greens. I love that they list what the sauces are (the mango dressing is very good!) The restaurant is small, but brightly lit with seating inside and outside, and is a nice place to have a late lunch or early dinner. read more

Poke bowl originated from Hawaii. I used to eat this restaurant before. It is better than Hawaii. Thank you for bringing this food to this town. It's so delicious. I have been eating for a week. Their food is very fresh and good. I want to give 6 stars. read more

I love their poke bowl, I've gotten it dozens of times. It is most likely the only good poke bowl in wmass (there is only one other place I believe but it is not in Northampton). It is a great option for dinner or lunch especially when you need something quick, considering it only takes 10 minutes or less to be made. My favorite poke bowl is the vegan one. Such good combinations of vegetables and protein. Also cool drinks. Good service. read more

Great little spot for a quick, healthy lunch option. Everything has always been fresh and tasty the handful of times I have been there and the prices are good. Quick casual sushi that isnt from the grocery store = winning. read more

Fantastic place. The shrimp tempura poke bowl is beyond delicious. I could eat here every day.

Fresh and delicious ingredients, of which there are many to choose from. Yellowtail was superb. Wow that was good kimchi. Long line went quickly. Efficient and friendly. So glad this place is in Florence. read more