For the past few months, Ono Pokebar has been one of my go-to delivery spots for poke bowls, and that’s largely because of one key factor: consistency. The number one thing I look for in a poke bar is reliable portion sizes. When these places first open, they usually get great reviews for their generous servings, but give it a few months, and the portions start shrinking until they’re no different from any other run-of-the-mill poke spot. Sure, creative toppings and unique sauces can add some flair, but if I can’t count on consistent portions from visit to visit, I’m less likely to return.
That’s what sets Ono Pokebar apart. Most of the time, the bowls are served up by members of the owner’s family, so the portions are reliably the same every time. While they might not be the biggest bowls out there, they’re just the right size to leave me satisfied without worrying if I’ll still be hungry afterward.
When it comes to their poke, Ono Pokebar delivers exactly what you’d expect from a solid spot—fresh fish, flavorful sauces, and all the crunchy toppings that make a bowl satisfying. While they don’t have a ton of unique toppings, it’s the kind of reliable place I’d dash to the moment a poke craving hits.
Parking: Porter square plaza parking lot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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David Shank
Wow! Just wow. Service was so so quick, I had my food in about 2 minutes. Very delicious. A little pricey, but all the poke places are. Relatively good value! Little seating inside, but not crowded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ono Special Bowl, Hawaiian Classic Bowl, Poke Bowl
Alex Berkowitz
Consistently delicious and fresh, friendly service as well. This is my favorite poke spot in the Boston area by far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruna Montenegro
Tiny and casual spot with the best poke bowl I had in a long time! Every ingredient was so fresh and flavorful. I love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
Daniel Mangoubi
This is hands down the best poke in Cambridge or Somerville. The food is great quality: fresh mangos, great mushrooms, and of course, amazing salmon and tuna. Highly highly reccomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Brosnan
This place is amazing! Everyone should go here. Super fresh and delicious
Jasmine
Not the best boba, the pearls were too mushy. This was my first ever poke bowl and I enjoyed it! So healthy without compromising flavor. Can’t wait to come back. I wish they opened earlier in the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
Jane
I absolutely love this place. Their food is my comfort food! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
Stefanos Baros
The BEST poke in Boston, period! I have tried all of them in the area and always left hungry and disappointed for the same reason, 90% of the bowl is rice with a few pieces of fish. This place is different. The bowl has a generous amount of fresh, high quality fish, reasonable amount of rice and other ingredients that make the bowl coherent in flavor. It tastes amazing and it is very satisfying as well. Couldn't recommend it enough!!!
A reliably fresh poke spot in Porter Square.
For the past few months, Ono Pokebar has been one of my go-to delivery spots for poke bowls, and that’s largely because of one key factor: consistency. The number one thing I look for in a poke bar is reliable portion sizes. When these places first open, they usually get great reviews for their generous servings, but give it a few months, and the portions start shrinking until they’re no different from any other run-of-the-mill poke spot. Sure, creative toppings and unique sauces can add some flair, but if I can’t count on consistent portions from visit to visit, I’m less likely to return.
That’s what sets Ono Pokebar apart. Most of the time, the bowls are served up by members of the owner’s family, so the portions are reliably the same every time. While they might not be the biggest bowls out there, they’re just the right size to leave me satisfied without worrying if I’ll still be hungry afterward.
When it comes to their poke, Ono Pokebar delivers exactly what you’d expect from a solid spot—fresh fish, flavorful sauces, and all the crunchy toppings that make a bowl satisfying. While they don’t have a ton of unique toppings, it’s the kind of reliable place I’d dash to the moment a poke craving hits.
Parking: Porter square plaza parking lot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
kind staff
Wow! Just wow. Service was so so quick, I had my food in about 2 minutes. Very delicious. A little pricey, but all the poke places are. Relatively good value! Little seating inside, but not crowded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ono Special Bowl, Hawaiian Classic Bowl, Poke Bowl
Consistently delicious and fresh, friendly service as well. This is my favorite poke spot in the Boston area by far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiny and casual spot with the best poke bowl I had in a long time! Every ingredient was so fresh and flavorful. I love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
This is hands down the best poke in Cambridge or Somerville. The food is great quality: fresh mangos, great mushrooms, and of course, amazing salmon and tuna. Highly highly reccomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing! Everyone should go here. Super fresh and delicious
Not the best boba, the pearls were too mushy. This was my first ever poke bowl and I enjoyed it! So healthy without compromising flavor. Can’t wait to come back. I wish they opened earlier in the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
I absolutely love this place. Their food is my comfort food! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
The BEST poke in Boston, period! I have tried all of them in the area and always left hungry and disappointed for the same reason, 90% of the bowl is rice with a few pieces of fish. This place is different. The bowl has a generous amount of fresh, high quality fish, reasonable amount of rice and other ingredients that make the bowl coherent in flavor. It tastes amazing and it is very satisfying as well. Couldn't recommend it enough!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
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So fresh and delicious! Can't wait to try more things on their menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food quality. Kind owner. My favorite is Ono special, love the shrimp idea in it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
Quality fish and excellent topping selection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok bowls.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl
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