Poke Go

18911 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley
(510) 892-7223

Recent Reviews

Rich B.

Absolutely super tasty with nice variety of toppings. The team making the food was helpful and explained what different things were and gave some good recommendations regarding sauce combinations. The fish is fresh and the everything else is was crisp and delicious. Medium portion is huge so they are very generous with their scoops. We took out but there was plenty of table space. Parking is plentiful. The only reason I'm not 5 staring this place is due to all the extra fees. Every time I asked for something I heard "that's extra". Just build it into the pricing. Sorry it's my pet peeve. All in all a great experience. By all means try it out. I will be back. Let's support our local businesses!

Yun X.

I ordered 3 proteins: shrimp, salmon, and tuna, with the base of half spring mix and half white rice, topped with spicy mayo and unagi sauce. The total cost was $17 before tax, which is very reasonable compared to similar poke bowls elsewhere that can cost around $25. The fish is incredibly fresh, and the sauce is perfect! This restaurant offers the best poke I've ever had. I will definitely be returning!

Sujan Shrestha

Great food. My go-to. Can never go wrong with this

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Medium Poke Bowl, Kelp Noodle, Seaweed Salad

Ed Word

very happy to see another poke place in come in here. it's delicious! very fresh fish and all the options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jen R.

Delish, can't say enough about this place. It's so good and I like that it's so close to home!

Alex R.

Major step down in quality from the Pokeatery that used to operate in this place. Ordered ahi tuna with mix ins and very disappointed.Portion - still good. You will be full.Meet quality - tuna did not taste like tuna, at all.Sauce - spicy poke not spicy, too sweet and too thickSides/Mix ins - good variety, but only one tiny scoop of crab salad?Service - meh, tried to overcharge me for two items I did not order, nor they were inside the box. Could be an honest mistake.TLDRI didn't realize until I saw to my card statement, that this place is no longer a Pokeatery but a Poke Go, owned by ZI & LIN LLC. Disappointed with quality. Not sure if I want to try them on the weekend again, when hopefully products are more fresh, but not sure I will have it in me. I can live with no longer getting two scoops of crab salad, but having subpar quality tuna (tasted like some substitute and not tuna), rice that's overwatered and a "spicy poke" sauce that is more sweet than spicy is just something I cannot cope with. If it wasn't for jalapeños, I would never guess the sauce was a spicy one. It tased more like a BBQ sauce mixed with soy sauce - too thick and too sweet (yuk). This was my first time ever not finishing a poke. I never expect to have the same quality you get from places in Hawaii for example, but this was just not good. $16 pretty much down the trash.

Evelyn E.

I love this Public Market for all the Asian Options! But this poke spot is a must! The proteins are fresh. They have a great selection of toppings and sauces. Family friendly. Quick friendly service. Chill vibes to sit and eat.

Esther Fleischman

Delicious! The rice is what you want, fluffy and not mushy. Yummy fish and toppings. The pickled cucumber, shiitake mushrooms and picked daikon have great textures and flavors. The server was kind, generous with time (my first time there) and made my order how I requested (put all fish and toppings to the side so my child can have some pristine rice). She seemed to genuinely care about my eating experience! I cant wait to come back!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jazzi E.

Poke Go has good portion sizes and lots of topping/sauce options. I ordered a medium ($16) which comes with 3 scoops of fish and it was huge. My boyfriend at first ordered a large, but was only given 2 scoops of fish. After bringing it up with the woman making the bowl, it seemed like there was some confusion or miscommunication about the size ordered, but she quickly fixed it and gave the appropriate amount of scoops (4). I only gave four stars because it's pricey, but most poke places are in that range so I can't complain to much considering the portions are generous. I like that it's located in a market with a boba place, dessert, and another restaurant. It's a good place to go if you have a group of people who want dining options. Good lunch place. I will be back again soon.

Ryan R.

Stepping up to Poke Go, I was greeted by a friendly staff eager to assist me in crafting my poke bowl creation. While their enthusiasm was evident, their inexperience in assembling the bowls was also apparent. Nevertheless, I proceeded to order a large poke bowl, anticipating a generous portion of fresh seafood and toppings.The fish, indeed, was impeccably fresh, and the sauce, flavorful. However, my initial delight was tempered by the realization that the base protein on the large bowl had been reduced to a single scoop, a stark contrast to the two scoops offered by its predecessor, Pokeatery.Further disappointment ensued with the shrimp, which had transitioned from Pokeatery's succulent, cut-up pieces of larger shrimp to Poke Go's smaller, whole shrimp. The absence of canned Hawaiian Sun drinks and Dole Whip, once staples at Pokeatery, added to the growing list of downgrades. Even the chopsticks and soy sauce had been replaced with less desirable alternatives.While the quality of the fish and sauce remained commendable, the overall experience at Poke Go fell short of expectations. The reduced portion sizes, coupled with the absence of beloved Pokeatery staples and the noticeable downgrade in complementary items, left me feeling somewhat underwhelmed.Considering the overall decline in quality, the prices at Poke Go seemed unjustified. While a quick and tasty poke bowl can still be found at Poke Go, those seeking the ultimate poke bowl experience may find themselves yearning for the days of Pokeatery's superior offerings.

Sandy M.

Came here for a quick lunch on Monday around noon. Even though there were 2 people ahead of me, it took forever! I think someone new was being trained, but it just took so long. I met up with some friends and they all got their foods and is starting to eat and I didn't even get to order yet. This review is more about the service than the food. I saw that there were menus for you to check off what you want in the poke bowl, so that's what I did. The new person helped me and she did things strangely. She started putting the fish on top of rice and the other person told her she should put it in the bowl (so they can mix the fish with the sauce chosen), so then she went and did that. She also doesn't know what the toppings are and didn't put much sauce on the poke, so it was pretty much no flavor. She just piled everything and hoped for the best. I know it's a fluke, but there are better ways to train someone. It was like it was the first one she ever made. I would think that you would want to train someone on the ingredients first. Did not enjoy the poke bowl and I waited a long time for it too.

Brenda Y.

Was craving poke and stumbled upon this gem! I ordered shrimp and salmon with unagi sauce, spicy Mayo, and sesame oil. It was soooo good! In my opinion, better than the poke stores nearby. I loved that they were generous with the portions, even the avocado. I thought the small was pretty filling-- I even had leftovers.I also liked that parking is plentiful, and that there are other little restaurants + t4 inside this marketplace for you to check out! I'll definitely be back!!!

Rosa B.

First time trying Poke Go and will definitely return. I'll start by saying that this was an all tofu bowl, so no fish. Nonetheless it was very tasty. LOTS of toppings and sauces. Service was fast and everyone was pretty friendly. While I enjoyed most of the toppings, I would probably skip the pickled cucumbers next time. Other than that, everything was pretty good.

Sarah L.

Fresh poke with variety of toppings to choose from. Portion is generous and the price is reasonable. Service was fast and the staff was friendly. The place is clean and organize. This place is now my go to spot to go to when I am craving poke!

Vania C.

Soft opening day, free drink with order! Everything is nicely displayed for customer to see, looking fresh and delicious. With a Pokémon theme and a magikarp on the menu, definitely a good stop for PoGo. There are also combos available. Service is quick and efficient so far, definitely gotta come back again for a poke fix here in CV.Final Thoughts: good to go place for a fresh meal

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