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Made for those who want a quick, fresh meal that highlights the clean flavors of raw fish and seasoned toppings.

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Poke bar

Modern, spacious interior with soft lighting and neutral tones creates a clean, casual atmosphere. Seating includes outdoor shaded areas, supporting a relaxed dining experience. Wide variety of fresh poke bowls with large portions and unique toppings define the food offering.

Poke bowls feature super fresh salmon and tuna with options to customize heavily. The spicy poke bowl stands out as a popular protein choice.

Fresh, quality ingredients make the poke bowls stand out. The concept mixes salad and poke bar with various meat options, allowing for a lot of customization.

People are saying

"The spicy salmon and tuna were on point."

"The poke bowls here are massive, fresh, and delicious."

"The Japanese food here is amazing, fresh, and delicious."

Good to know

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The restaurant uses a chipotle-style ordering system for customization.

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A large bowl costs around $25 after tax, which is on the pricier side.

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Portions are generous, often allowing for two meals from one bowl.

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Asian fusion restaurant

Bright decor creates a cute, inviting atmosphere in a clean space. Poke bowls feature fresh salmon and sushi rice, while rolled ice cream offers a unique, fun dessert experience. Prices have risen, but options include vegetarian choices and dishes that appeal to families.

Poke bowls come with sushi rice and a mix of fresh fish like salmon, tuna, and hamachi. Toppings include spicy ponzu, crab, avocado, pineapple, cucumber, masago, furikake, and wonton chips.

Poke bowls come with many options and generous portions. The poke is consistently good and offers solid value even with price increases.

People are saying

"I drove across town for their consistently good poke."

"The rolled ice cream is uniquely prepared with fun toppings."

"The Japanese food here, especially the poki bowls, has yummy salmon."

Good to know

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IceyPoki offers vegetarian options for poke bowls.

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The price for a regular bowl with avocado is around $20.

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A small portion costs over $8, which may leave you wanting more.

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Asian grocery store

Take-out window serves fresh poke bowls with authentic Hawaiian flavors that attract long lines. The market area is closed, so eating happens in cars or on nearby benches. The vibe carries a strong aloha spirit despite the lack of seating and a somewhat unpleasant atmosphere.

Strawberry mochi stands out with its soft, chewy texture and balanced sweetness, paired with red bean filling and fresh strawberries. The spicy poke bowl offers a flavorful kick, and the udon provides a satisfying, classic touch.

Fresh fish and authentic flavors define the shoyu tuna poke and spicy poke here. Prices run about $22 to $23 per pound, reflecting the high quality and texture of the poke bowls.

People are saying

"I found the poke here to be the best in the Bay Area."

"You have to get here early for the strawberry mochi; it sells out fast."

"The poke here is excellent, with large and fresh chunks of fish."

Good to know

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Santo Market Inc offers take-out only.

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They open at 9am.

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Expect long lines due to the popularity of fresh poke.

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Small, homey space with an open, airy layout and a big screen TV for casual viewing. Atmosphere stays chill with a nice patio for relaxed gatherings. Offers diverse marinated proteins and a variety of sauces, making it stand out among poke spots.

Poke bowls come with an extra scoop of protein and a variety of fresh toppings and sauces. Cooked salmon tacos and sushi tacos offer freshly made options, while takoyaki, musubi, and miso soup add to the diverse Japanese menu.

Bowls come packed with extra protein scoops and a huge variety of marinated proteins. Ingredients taste freshly chopped and each is prepared separately, making the poke feel fresh and balanced.

People are saying

"I haven't had better poke in a while."

"I thought the Japanese food here was definitely worth a try."

"The takeout ingredients were prepared separately, which I loved."

Good to know

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They offer student discounts and Taco Tuesdays.

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The shop is conveniently located in a plaza with ample parking.

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They have three sizes of poke bowls with lots of customization options.

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Hawaiian restaurant

Tiki-themed decor fills a spacious interior with a small bar area and a large banquet room. Bright lighting and Hawaiian music create a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Crowds bring lively energy, making it suitable for group celebrations or casual dinners.

Ramen features perfectly textured noodles and rich broth. Teriyaki chicken and beef come well seasoned. Lunch offers fried katsu dishes with rice and macaroni salad. Curry katsu, wings, and fried oysters stay fresh. Spicy chicken katsu pairs well with fried rice.

Freshness stands out with incredibly fresh salmon poke and flavorful bowls. Poke chips and succulent grilled mahi-mahi add variety to the Hawaiian-inspired menu.

People are saying

"The salmon poke here is incredibly fresh and flavorful."

"The ramen here has the perfect texture and is delicious."

"The authentic Hawaiian food here is a tropical delight."

Good to know

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Parking is only street parking and can be hard to find depending on the day and time.

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On a Saturday at 1 pm, there was a 30-minute wait due to a soccer team.

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Hukilau automatically charged an 18% gratuity fee without prior notice.

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Hawaiian restaurant

Tables arrange to discourage dining in, creating a space more suited for takeout or delivery. Atmosphere stays quiet even during peak lunch hours, with few customers present. Known for fresh poke bowls and large sushi burritos, the food offers generous portions and solid flavor.

Sushi burritos like the KRUSTY KRAB stand out for their big size and solid taste. Sushirritos and Poke Bowls are popular options, though some ingredients like avocado can be less fresh.

Generous portion sizes define the poke bowls here. Staff prepare each bowl fresh on the spot, ensuring quality and freshness.

People are saying

"The food here really hit the spot for my craving."

"I loved the generous portions of their poke bowls."

"The Japanese food sushi burrito was big and tasty."

Good to know

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Takeout or delivery options are better than dining in.

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Expect lower food quality during peak lunch hours.

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The large bowl costs around $20.

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Poke bar inside a mall offers large, fresh poke bowls with unique toppings and varied protein options. The atmosphere is clean and casual, suitable for quick, healthy meals. Service is fast, and the menu includes items like musubi and hand rolls.

Poke bowls come made to order with options to customize ingredients. The bowls have full flavor and include some standard menu items that taste very good.

Poke bowls come with fresh ingredients and full flavor every time. Options include choices without protein and a notable spam musubi side.

People are saying

"I found the poke here to be very fresh."

"The seafood here, like crab and shrimp, tasted so fresh."

"Warren's service made the Japanese food experience amazing."

Good to know

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The current price for a poke bowl is $20.

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Portion sizes at PokeBowl are large and satisfying.

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Poke House - Almaden offers a variety of fresh toppings.

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Restaurant

Small space with indoor and outdoor seating offers a casual dining experience. Poke bowls feature fresh fish and a wide variety of toppings, served quickly. Prices reflect a downtown location, with portions varying from modest to large depending on bowl size.

Poke bowls feature lots of side and fish options with a base of spring mix and sushi rice. Portions lean small, and prices run around $22 for a few scoops.

Fish stays very fresh and the poke bowls offer lots of side and fish options. Quality is decent with a generally good taste.

People are saying

"I found the poke here to be very fresh and delicious."

"I found the Japanese food here to be fresh and delicious."

"I found the fish here to be very fresh."

Good to know

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There is a free 90-minute parking garage right across the street.

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Expect to pay around $20 for a medium poke bowl.

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The large bowl with 4 different proteins and lots of toppings provides a large portion.

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Poke bar

Poke bar offers a quiet, harmonious atmosphere with a clean, cool dining area. It serves fresh, fast poke with a wide variety of meats and toppings, making it a solid choice for a quick lunch or post-workout meal.

Offers poke bowls with three protein choices and various sides. Includes sushi burritos, sushi bombs, spam musubi, and ramen noodles with unique toppings.

Fresh fish and a huge selection of proteins and toppings make the poke stand out. Fast service delivers large portions of fresh poke bowls with a variety of meats and sides.

People are saying

"The food here is fresh and delicious."

"I thought the poke here was the best I'd ever tried."

"I thought the Japanese food here was the best I'd ever tried."

Good to know

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Parking is convenient and easily accessible.

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The restaurant offers a variety of poke bowls and sushi burritos.

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Expect smaller portion sizes compared to other poke places.

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