I used to love this place but they're REALLY skimping on portion sizes. I ordered extra large and barely got anything. It's starting to feel like a scam at this point.
Food: 4
Service: 2
Lynnal Ndimande
If this is their large then what does their regular size look like?? I had the spicy tune bowl before and not the same experience. Super disappointed this time round
Kelly H.
A Fresh and Flavorful Journey at Pokeono! Pokeono proved to be a hidden gem that delighted our taste buds with its fresh and high-quality offerings. The raw salmon and ahi tuna selections were both impeccably fresh, setting a good impression for us right away. We went for the "build your bowl" option, as we relished the choice to customize our meal. My bowl contained: white rice base, raw salmon, edamame, kimchi radish, shredded nori, seaweed salad, and wasabi shoyu sauce The standout was the salmon belly, boasting a delightful tenderness that elevated the entire bowl. The addition of veggies and well-balanced sauces complemented the flavors harmoniously. While the white rice provided a solid base, the suggestion of sushi rice base resonates - envisioning a pairing that could have elevated the salmon bowl even more. Nevertheless, the overall quality of the bowl showcased a commitment to clean and healthy dining options. Pokeono is undoubtedly a destination for those seeking a fresh and flavorful journey!
Tyree Farmer
My bowl was fresh, flavorful, and filled me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Aioli, Build Your Own Bowl
Matt Soffer
Warning to others: When we got the food after a long wait, they forgot ingredients that we ordered. Also, the tuna tasted like gas station sushi. Avoid this place!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Daniel B.
SAT JUNE 15, 2023: Location was marked as open on Yelp/Apple/Google but on arrival, all signage is down, chairs stacked against the wall, lights off. Place looks like it's been closed for a while. Just one handwritten sign on door: Closed due to broken AC. Nothing on when they may reopen.
Christopher Ross
Ehhh. It’s OK.The staff is really nice, and they do a good job. But I’m not sure what kind of mood I am, but I’m gonna want a bowl of fish.Take this review with a grain of salt, I just don’t think I’m a spicy tuna bowl kind of guy.
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Bowl
Clare D.
Now that poke bowls are no longer the rage in the city (people just don't know a good thing when they see it), I've been searching for places near my workplaces to fulfill my poke craving. Looks like I found a good one! It's a small little shop in Ardmore and they have tuna, salmon, shrimp, and tofu here. There are lots of sauces and a myriad of toppings. They don't seem to limit you on toppings which is so nice. The regular size bowl is definitely a good size for lunch, even dinner, and a larger size is available. The rice is warm which makes the cold ingredients taste so much better. I love the contrast. Highly recommended. Very filling and a much better deal than getting a couple of sushi rolls at your face sushi spot. Just think of this as deconstructed sushi!
April Zimmerman
This is one of the few poke bowl spots in the area so I wanted to try. The fish selections were fine but whoever is making the sushi rice is doing it all wrong. the rice is hard and undercooked! I tried it again a second time and it was still undercooked.
C C
Ahi tuna is not good (fish tissue was so hard that stuck between my teeth). White rice is hard / undercooked. It is the worst poke I have ever had. Would not recommend it.
I don’t know how this place has any 4 or 5 star reviews. I came here the first time and got pick up and they completely forgot the sauce so my bowl was very dry and almost inedible. The second time I went both employees were just on their phones while the place looked a mess. The glass was dirty and most of the toppings were out or running low and didn’t look appetizing. I felt really weird and off putting about the whole experience so I just awkwardly paid for my food and then threw it away as soon as I left. Not great… wasted $15 and will never go back.
Mike Menechino
Came here because of the reviews but was really surprised at the quality.Portion is smaller than any other poke place in the Philadelphia area. Both rice and fish portion. The spoon they use looks to be a teaspoon or tablespoon.Sauce was almost nonexistent and bowl was very dry.Price is horrid for what you get. $15 for one protein and extremely small portion. You will not find a worse poke deal at any other restaurant in the Philly area.Very disappointed. Needs a serious revamp.
Carlos Martinez
The potions are all over the place. I barely had any rice, and was drowning in sauce.
Melissa Ly
So so bad. I never had such a bad experience. I normally don't write review, but it was so bad, I felt I need to let others know.
I tried them through TooGoodToGo and bought 3 deals fir each of the family members. They gave me 6 bowls of white rice for my 3 orders. Seriously? Plain rice? What kind of food quality is that? I don't mind little bit of food but at least put something in the bowl besides plain rice. If they don't even plan to stand by at a minimum some kind of standard in their food, then I don't think they should be offering the deal at all. Why would I need to go there to try their white rice when I can cook my own? It's beyond ridiculous. Needless to say, I didn't care to pick up my orders. I will never try them again and I will spread the words to my clients, neighbors, friend and anyone I know about how bad this place is.
Melissa Ly
So so bad. I never had such a bad experience. I normally don't write review, but it was so bad, I felt I need to let others know. I tried them through TooGoodToGo and bought 3 deals fir each of the family members. They gave me 6 bowls of white rice for my 3 orders. Seriously? Plain rice? What kind of food quality is that? I don't mind little bit of food but at least put something in the bowl besides plain rice. If they don't even plan to stand by at a minimum some kind of standard in their food, then I don't think they should be offering the deal at all. Why would I need to go there to try their white rice when I can cook my own? It's beyond ridiculous. Needless to say, I didn't care to pick up my orders. I will never try them again and I will spread the words to my clients, neighbors, friend and anyone I know about how bad this place is.
I used to love this place but they're REALLY skimping on portion sizes. I ordered extra large and barely got anything. It's starting to feel like a scam at this point.
Food: 4
Service: 2
If this is their large then what does their regular size look like?? I had the spicy tune bowl before and not the same experience. Super disappointed this time round
A Fresh and Flavorful Journey at Pokeono! Pokeono proved to be a hidden gem that delighted our taste buds with its fresh and high-quality offerings. The raw salmon and ahi tuna selections were both impeccably fresh, setting a good impression for us right away. We went for the "build your bowl" option, as we relished the choice to customize our meal. My bowl contained: white rice base, raw salmon, edamame, kimchi radish, shredded nori, seaweed salad, and wasabi shoyu sauce The standout was the salmon belly, boasting a delightful tenderness that elevated the entire bowl. The addition of veggies and well-balanced sauces complemented the flavors harmoniously. While the white rice provided a solid base, the suggestion of sushi rice base resonates - envisioning a pairing that could have elevated the salmon bowl even more. Nevertheless, the overall quality of the bowl showcased a commitment to clean and healthy dining options. Pokeono is undoubtedly a destination for those seeking a fresh and flavorful journey!
My bowl was fresh, flavorful, and filled me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Aioli, Build Your Own Bowl
Warning to others: When we got the food after a long wait, they forgot ingredients that we ordered. Also, the tuna tasted like gas station sushi. Avoid this place!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
SAT JUNE 15, 2023: Location was marked as open on Yelp/Apple/Google but on arrival, all signage is down, chairs stacked against the wall, lights off. Place looks like it's been closed for a while. Just one handwritten sign on door: Closed due to broken AC. Nothing on when they may reopen.
Ehhh. It’s OK.The staff is really nice, and they do a good job. But I’m not sure what kind of mood I am, but I’m gonna want a bowl of fish.Take this review with a grain of salt, I just don’t think I’m a spicy tuna bowl kind of guy.
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Bowl
Now that poke bowls are no longer the rage in the city (people just don't know a good thing when they see it), I've been searching for places near my workplaces to fulfill my poke craving. Looks like I found a good one! It's a small little shop in Ardmore and they have tuna, salmon, shrimp, and tofu here. There are lots of sauces and a myriad of toppings. They don't seem to limit you on toppings which is so nice. The regular size bowl is definitely a good size for lunch, even dinner, and a larger size is available. The rice is warm which makes the cold ingredients taste so much better. I love the contrast. Highly recommended. Very filling and a much better deal than getting a couple of sushi rolls at your face sushi spot. Just think of this as deconstructed sushi!
This is one of the few poke bowl spots in the area so I wanted to try. The fish selections were fine but whoever is making the sushi rice is doing it all wrong. the rice is hard and undercooked! I tried it again a second time and it was still undercooked.
Ahi tuna is not good (fish tissue was so hard that stuck between my teeth). White rice is hard / undercooked. It is the worst poke I have ever had. Would not recommend it.
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I don’t know how this place has any 4 or 5 star reviews. I came here the first time and got pick up and they completely forgot the sauce so my bowl was very dry and almost inedible. The second time I went both employees were just on their phones while the place looked a mess. The glass was dirty and most of the toppings were out or running low and didn’t look appetizing. I felt really weird and off putting about the whole experience so I just awkwardly paid for my food and then threw it away as soon as I left. Not great… wasted $15 and will never go back.
Came here because of the reviews but was really surprised at the quality.Portion is smaller than any other poke place in the Philadelphia area. Both rice and fish portion. The spoon they use looks to be a teaspoon or tablespoon.Sauce was almost nonexistent and bowl was very dry.Price is horrid for what you get. $15 for one protein and extremely small portion. You will not find a worse poke deal at any other restaurant in the Philly area.Very disappointed. Needs a serious revamp.
The potions are all over the place. I barely had any rice, and was drowning in sauce.
So so bad. I never had such a bad experience. I normally don't write review, but it was so bad, I felt I need to let others know. I tried them through TooGoodToGo and bought 3 deals fir each of the family members. They gave me 6 bowls of white rice for my 3 orders. Seriously? Plain rice? What kind of food quality is that? I don't mind little bit of food but at least put something in the bowl besides plain rice. If they don't even plan to stand by at a minimum some kind of standard in their food, then I don't think they should be offering the deal at all. Why would I need to go there to try their white rice when I can cook my own? It's beyond ridiculous. Needless to say, I didn't care to pick up my orders. I will never try them again and I will spread the words to my clients, neighbors, friend and anyone I know about how bad this place is.
So so bad. I never had such a bad experience. I normally don't write review, but it was so bad, I felt I need to let others know. I tried them through TooGoodToGo and bought 3 deals fir each of the family members. They gave me 6 bowls of white rice for my 3 orders. Seriously? Plain rice? What kind of food quality is that? I don't mind little bit of food but at least put something in the bowl besides plain rice. If they don't even plan to stand by at a minimum some kind of standard in their food, then I don't think they should be offering the deal at all. Why would I need to go there to try their white rice when I can cook my own? It's beyond ridiculous. Needless to say, I didn't care to pick up my orders. I will never try them again and I will spread the words to my clients, neighbors, friend and anyone I know about how bad this place is.