Forget the negative reviews.... This place is my new go-to place for Poke ! I stopped in last night and had a three protein Pone bowl with all the fixins. ALL items were fresh and well chilled and very tasty. Due to the virus panic... the place wasn't very crowded. The staff was very polite and attentive.
Daniela N.
I've been here a good 6-8 times so I feel pretty good about my overall opinion of this place. They have a good variety of toppings that are all pretty tasty. I always get the 2 poke bowl with spicy salmon and spring mix as the base. I normally get the spicy ponzu and the eel sauce on the side as well. They seem pretty clean as well. Only two complaints would be the customer service and the cut of the fish. They're not rude, but they're not inviting whatsoever. This is my experience every single time I go in. I also hate the way the fish is cut, in my case the spicy salmon. Their cuts are not bite size friendly. It looks butchered. Like someone grabbed an axe and went at it. It looks super gross and unappetizing that I kind of gag trying to chew through these huge deformed chunks. This would be my only reasoning as to not come back so i'll give it 1-2 more tries to see if it gets better!
Stephanie N.
Worst poke ever.... Fish was not fresh, cooked shrimp and the crab salad was sour, rice was not sushi rice or it wasn't cooked correctly, my bowl sucked. The coconut shrimp hot plate was okay. The egg roll was cooked nice, coconut shrimp was definitely a frozen one, did not match the display at all ....... The rice was not cooked all the way. I'm so sad for this experience. The lady who helped was nice when we came in, but when I paid, the other lady was having a bad day. Overall, hot plate is better than their actual bowls. Place is clean. Food is not worth it.
Tom S.
Starting to see more Asian eateries popping up in the newer areas of Spring TX. This shopping plaza happens to be nearby my company's campus and hotel when staying here. Pretty good poke, lacking some of the raw fish choices we get on the west coast, and flavors are a little different, but went twice during my stay for a quick lunch and one dinner.Things like seaweed salad are often extras cost toppings but can be included standard here. The owner was nice, and seem to care about his business. Glad eateries like this are now available when on business trips to the area.
Todd D.
Pleasantly surprised. I had the Yuzu Lychee Albacore. Rice was a little hot on the cold fish but the flavor and freshness was on point. The owner came out and gave me samples and some great suggestions before I ordered. You can tell its still a new place that is growing but I think it's off to a good great start.
Chris Gomez
Poke is great. Wish they were more on top of their special and happy hour.
Brandi Davis
Finally tried this place and was not disappointed. Fresh flavors and large portions. The kid serving me was very sweet which definitely makes me want to go back there on my next visit to Spring.
K K
Poke was good, restaurant was clean although completely empty. Glad they opened this as the Poke Bar in Vintage Park went to cooked foods.
Ronald H.
Stopped by for lunch for the first time and what a great surprise. Food was delicious, fresh and large portions for the money. The staff was super friendly and described how the menu worked. My fiancé and I both really enjoyed the experience and plan on making this a regular. I really recommend this place as it's great food at a great value.
Ashley B.
Walking in to this restaurant we were immediately greeted and offered help in deciding on what to get. The food was good however I wish they would put more sauce on the bowls (though if I had asked they probably would have put more on). There were a good amount of options, not just for the bowls but tho mochi ice cream as well! Definitely check it out as it's the only option in this area for sushi bowls and burritos.
I ordered a regular poke bowl. It was extremely skimpy on the base. Need at least 50 percent more rice to balance out the rest of the ingredients. The staff seemed to be uncomfortable in putting portions in the bowl like they were told not to give too much. Really, rice and lettuce dies cost much. I kinda like my poke with enough rice that I don't have to dig for it. The sushi rice is not sushi rice. I little disappointing especially since the bowl was $12 and I come away still hungry.
Kristina T.
If you're looking for good poke steer away from this particular poke spot. I've never had poke from the islands but I know this ain't it. I've had my fair share of good and bad poke around Houston and was excited to see a poke location open closer to the Spring area. I got a regular poke and chose to have salmon for my protein option and white sushi rice for my base. For toppings, I picked out cucumber, green onions, corn, fried garlic, and fried onions. As for my sauce choice, I got a classic ponzu sauce. What I recieved was hot rice that practically cooked my salmon in the steam, warm half cooked salmon (that was raw upon ordering) and some toppings that were okay. Despite how it looked... I braved it and tried it anyways. The sauce was actually nice however everything else was not. The salmon smelled and tasted fishy, rice was okay in consistency, and the veggie toppings were simple plain veggies. Nothing complemented each other and the one good thing really being thr ponzu couldn't help the rest of the dish. Overall, I was unsatisfying and low quality to say the least.
Sergey T.
I used to live in Santa Monica, CA so I love raw fish, and this place did not disappoint! The fish was very fresh and everything tasted great. The service was good, and the place was clean. My wife and I come here most weeks now.
Kho I.
I had high hopes for this place based on the decor and interior but it wasn't good. I got the regular which came with 3 fish selections and I ordered the Hawaiian Ahi, spicy salmon and surimi salad. None of the fish selections seemed fresh. The Hawaiian Ahi actually looked and tasted funny, but I assumed it was the marinade. Will let you know in a few hours. Spicy salmon was fine. Many of the veggie toppings seemed to be dried out as well. I've been to many poke places all over the city, this one would not make the list. I agree with the other yelper- the employees don't know really know what the product is or they wouldn't have served items that were stale like my jokes at yesterday's Christmas party.
Narong Srilouangkhol
The best musubi I've ever had. Employees and owner were very nice. Would love to eat here everyday. This place is awesome. Highly recommend.
Forget the negative reviews.... This place is my new go-to place for Poke ! I stopped in last night and had a three protein Pone bowl with all the fixins. ALL items were fresh and well chilled and very tasty. Due to the virus panic... the place wasn't very crowded. The staff was very polite and attentive.
I've been here a good 6-8 times so I feel pretty good about my overall opinion of this place. They have a good variety of toppings that are all pretty tasty. I always get the 2 poke bowl with spicy salmon and spring mix as the base. I normally get the spicy ponzu and the eel sauce on the side as well. They seem pretty clean as well. Only two complaints would be the customer service and the cut of the fish. They're not rude, but they're not inviting whatsoever. This is my experience every single time I go in. I also hate the way the fish is cut, in my case the spicy salmon. Their cuts are not bite size friendly. It looks butchered. Like someone grabbed an axe and went at it. It looks super gross and unappetizing that I kind of gag trying to chew through these huge deformed chunks. This would be my only reasoning as to not come back so i'll give it 1-2 more tries to see if it gets better!
Worst poke ever.... Fish was not fresh, cooked shrimp and the crab salad was sour, rice was not sushi rice or it wasn't cooked correctly, my bowl sucked. The coconut shrimp hot plate was okay. The egg roll was cooked nice, coconut shrimp was definitely a frozen one, did not match the display at all ....... The rice was not cooked all the way. I'm so sad for this experience. The lady who helped was nice when we came in, but when I paid, the other lady was having a bad day. Overall, hot plate is better than their actual bowls. Place is clean. Food is not worth it.
Starting to see more Asian eateries popping up in the newer areas of Spring TX. This shopping plaza happens to be nearby my company's campus and hotel when staying here. Pretty good poke, lacking some of the raw fish choices we get on the west coast, and flavors are a little different, but went twice during my stay for a quick lunch and one dinner.Things like seaweed salad are often extras cost toppings but can be included standard here. The owner was nice, and seem to care about his business. Glad eateries like this are now available when on business trips to the area.
Pleasantly surprised. I had the Yuzu Lychee Albacore. Rice was a little hot on the cold fish but the flavor and freshness was on point. The owner came out and gave me samples and some great suggestions before I ordered. You can tell its still a new place that is growing but I think it's off to a good great start.
Poke is great. Wish they were more on top of their special and happy hour.
Finally tried this place and was not disappointed. Fresh flavors and large portions. The kid serving me was very sweet which definitely makes me want to go back there on my next visit to Spring.
Poke was good, restaurant was clean although completely empty. Glad they opened this as the Poke Bar in Vintage Park went to cooked foods.
Stopped by for lunch for the first time and what a great surprise. Food was delicious, fresh and large portions for the money. The staff was super friendly and described how the menu worked. My fiancé and I both really enjoyed the experience and plan on making this a regular. I really recommend this place as it's great food at a great value.
Walking in to this restaurant we were immediately greeted and offered help in deciding on what to get. The food was good however I wish they would put more sauce on the bowls (though if I had asked they probably would have put more on). There were a good amount of options, not just for the bowls but tho mochi ice cream as well! Definitely check it out as it's the only option in this area for sushi bowls and burritos.
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I ordered a regular poke bowl. It was extremely skimpy on the base. Need at least 50 percent more rice to balance out the rest of the ingredients. The staff seemed to be uncomfortable in putting portions in the bowl like they were told not to give too much. Really, rice and lettuce dies cost much. I kinda like my poke with enough rice that I don't have to dig for it. The sushi rice is not sushi rice. I little disappointing especially since the bowl was $12 and I come away still hungry.
If you're looking for good poke steer away from this particular poke spot. I've never had poke from the islands but I know this ain't it. I've had my fair share of good and bad poke around Houston and was excited to see a poke location open closer to the Spring area. I got a regular poke and chose to have salmon for my protein option and white sushi rice for my base. For toppings, I picked out cucumber, green onions, corn, fried garlic, and fried onions. As for my sauce choice, I got a classic ponzu sauce. What I recieved was hot rice that practically cooked my salmon in the steam, warm half cooked salmon (that was raw upon ordering) and some toppings that were okay. Despite how it looked... I braved it and tried it anyways. The sauce was actually nice however everything else was not. The salmon smelled and tasted fishy, rice was okay in consistency, and the veggie toppings were simple plain veggies. Nothing complemented each other and the one good thing really being thr ponzu couldn't help the rest of the dish. Overall, I was unsatisfying and low quality to say the least.
I used to live in Santa Monica, CA so I love raw fish, and this place did not disappoint! The fish was very fresh and everything tasted great. The service was good, and the place was clean. My wife and I come here most weeks now.
I had high hopes for this place based on the decor and interior but it wasn't good. I got the regular which came with 3 fish selections and I ordered the Hawaiian Ahi, spicy salmon and surimi salad. None of the fish selections seemed fresh. The Hawaiian Ahi actually looked and tasted funny, but I assumed it was the marinade. Will let you know in a few hours. Spicy salmon was fine. Many of the veggie toppings seemed to be dried out as well. I've been to many poke places all over the city, this one would not make the list. I agree with the other yelper- the employees don't know really know what the product is or they wouldn't have served items that were stale like my jokes at yesterday's Christmas party.
The best musubi I've ever had. Employees and owner were very nice. Would love to eat here everyday. This place is awesome. Highly recommend.