I don't find myself in this neighborhood very often, but I'a Poke is always a solid lunch option when I do. A small but mighty place with flavourful options, lol. There's some indoor seating available, but on a nice day I like to take my bowl to-go and eat at Dolores Park nearby.
If you get overwhelmed by all the mix-in choices (same!) I'a has, they also offer preset poke bowls and burritos, and the staff is available to suggest combinations. The location is easy to reach on foot or by public transit (there's a MUNI station close by).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Dolan
Pretty good. Toppings are ode sometimes tho, nobody wants that much seaweed salad
Ace-Aaron Wise
Would’ve been 5 if they didn’t skimp me(gave very little of; purposely) on the avocado. I’m always paying a $1.50 extra no need for the highway robbery Lol
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Hannah Konitshek
Love this place for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Dunn
I've been coming here ~ 1-2 times a month for the past two years. Pretty standard poke place that gets the job done if you want poke and a quick meal.
My order last night unfortunately gave me the worst food poisoning that I've ever had, so likely won't be back here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Scott Thompson
Stingy: they didn’t give me any napkins, when I asked they gave me a single thin one. The food portions aren’t great either for the price.
Overall disappointing
serena
Sushi burrito was terrible. Fish chunks cut unevenly and too large, not to mention completely unfresh and sour... Also…why use salted roasted seaweed as the wrapping instead of sushi nori??? The seaweed was flaking apart and caused the contents to spill out as a result. The first time in my life I’ve been unable to eat poke—it was nearly inedible. Avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Shirley L
Wow… I’ve been coming here for at least 3 years and this is the amount of food I got for $15. Portions are smaller each time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
William Brown III, PhD, DrPH, MA
Best Poke in SF! Whenever I go I always get extra scoops of both tuna and salmon (big meat eater). Their fish tastes the freshest and their ingredient options are plentiful. So easy to build a bowl you'll love. I say this because my hippy dippy friends have soooooo many dietary restrictions (pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, celiacs, dairy-free, nut allergies, gluten-free, 😵💫 etc.) it feels impossible to find one place to eat, but everybody loves this place 🙏🏾 and everybody gets full 👍🏾. The manager (Will) is super nice and the staff have all be wonderful and fast. My only critique is that I wish there was more seating for larger groups inside, but still happy to take our orders to DOLO down the street and eat in the park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tango Poke Bowl, Avocado, Build Your Own, Spicy Tuna, Large Poke Bowl
Rodger Cola
The poke was ok I wouldn't recommend to a friend but I'd go back if I'm in the area if that makes sense
The atmosphere is pretty standard—nothing fancy, just a simple place that feels like eating in a kitchen, which I didn’t mind at all.
The service was excellent. The person who took my order was patient and very knowledgeable, clearly knowing what he was doing. It made the ordering process smooth and pleasant.
As for the poke bowl itself, I really enjoyed it! I appreciated how they presented the bowl. Unlike other places that mix everything with the sauce before putting it on the rice (which can look unappetizing), they kept each ingredient beautifully arranged. I chose yellowtail, spicy tuna, and marinated tuna—all of which were fresh, probably because the place is always busy and ingredients sell out quickly.
Interestingly, they don’t have a traditional poke sauce, but you can mix and match your own. I went with wasabi soy sauce, tamari soy sauce, and ponzu. Since I chose marinated tuna, the overall flavor was a bit too salty, but that was my own choice and not the restaurant’s fault.
They also offer a wide variety of toppings. If you get the medium-sized bowl, you can add as many as you like, while the regular size is limited to three.
The only downside for me was the rice. They were kind enough to make sushi rice upon my request (which I really appreciated), but the texture was too soft and watery for my taste. If you prefer firmer rice, I’d suggest going with the brown rice option.
One tip for anyone visiting: I like to order spicy mayo on the side. The best way to enjoy the poke bowl, in my opinion, is to put a little bit of spicy mayo on top of the fish (or any protein), then scoop it with rice, toppings, and protein together in one bite. It’s absolutely delicious! Spicy Mayo makes everything nice and rich. **Do not put too much, that ruins all flavor**
Despite the rice issue, everything else was amazing, and I will definitely be back. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ann Steel
We go to eat with colleagues! Very tasty food. I recommend!
I don't find myself in this neighborhood very often, but I'a Poke is always a solid lunch option when I do. A small but mighty place with flavourful options, lol. There's some indoor seating available, but on a nice day I like to take my bowl to-go and eat at Dolores Park nearby.
If you get overwhelmed by all the mix-in choices (same!) I'a has, they also offer preset poke bowls and burritos, and the staff is available to suggest combinations. The location is easy to reach on foot or by public transit (there's a MUNI station close by).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty good. Toppings are ode sometimes tho, nobody wants that much seaweed salad
Would’ve been 5 if they didn’t skimp me(gave very little of; purposely) on the avocado. I’m always paying a $1.50 extra no need for the highway robbery Lol
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Love this place for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming here ~ 1-2 times a month for the past two years. Pretty standard poke place that gets the job done if you want poke and a quick meal.
My order last night unfortunately gave me the worst food poisoning that I've ever had, so likely won't be back here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Stingy: they didn’t give me any napkins, when I asked they gave me a single thin one. The food portions aren’t great either for the price.
Overall disappointing
Sushi burrito was terrible. Fish chunks cut unevenly and too large, not to mention completely unfresh and sour... Also…why use salted roasted seaweed as the wrapping instead of sushi nori??? The seaweed was flaking apart and caused the contents to spill out as a result. The first time in my life I’ve been unable to eat poke—it was nearly inedible. Avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Wow… I’ve been coming here for at least 3 years and this is the amount of food I got for $15. Portions are smaller each time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Best Poke in SF! Whenever I go I always get extra scoops of both tuna and salmon (big meat eater). Their fish tastes the freshest and their ingredient options are plentiful. So easy to build a bowl you'll love. I say this because my hippy dippy friends have soooooo many dietary restrictions (pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, celiacs, dairy-free, nut allergies, gluten-free, 😵💫 etc.) it feels impossible to find one place to eat, but everybody loves this place 🙏🏾 and everybody gets full 👍🏾. The manager (Will) is super nice and the staff have all be wonderful and fast. My only critique is that I wish there was more seating for larger groups inside, but still happy to take our orders to DOLO down the street and eat in the park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tango Poke Bowl, Avocado, Build Your Own, Spicy Tuna, Large Poke Bowl
The poke was ok I wouldn't recommend to a friend but I'd go back if I'm in the area if that makes sense
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
I'm gonna write this review straightforwardly.
The atmosphere is pretty standard—nothing fancy, just a simple place that feels like eating in a kitchen, which I didn’t mind at all.
The service was excellent. The person who took my order was patient and very knowledgeable, clearly knowing what he was doing. It made the ordering process smooth and pleasant.
As for the poke bowl itself, I really enjoyed it! I appreciated how they presented the bowl. Unlike other places that mix everything with the sauce before putting it on the rice (which can look unappetizing), they kept each ingredient beautifully arranged. I chose yellowtail, spicy tuna, and marinated tuna—all of which were fresh, probably because the place is always busy and ingredients sell out quickly.
Interestingly, they don’t have a traditional poke sauce, but you can mix and match your own. I went with wasabi soy sauce, tamari soy sauce, and ponzu. Since I chose marinated tuna, the overall flavor was a bit too salty, but that was my own choice and not the restaurant’s fault.
They also offer a wide variety of toppings. If you get the medium-sized bowl, you can add as many as you like, while the regular size is limited to three.
The only downside for me was the rice. They were kind enough to make sushi rice upon my request (which I really appreciated), but the texture was too soft and watery for my taste. If you prefer firmer rice, I’d suggest going with the brown rice option.
One tip for anyone visiting: I like to order spicy mayo on the side. The best way to enjoy the poke bowl, in my opinion, is to put a little bit of spicy mayo on top of the fish (or any protein), then scoop it with rice, toppings, and protein together in one bite. It’s absolutely delicious!
Spicy Mayo makes everything nice and rich.
**Do not put too much, that ruins all flavor**
Despite the rice issue, everything else was amazing, and I will definitely be back. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We go to eat with colleagues! Very tasty food. I recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
have a vegetarian bowl and was real good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado
Props for listing what had gluten
Great fresh food
Vegetarian options: Very good food
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic, Tuna, Marinated Salmon
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