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Welcome to Poke Kitchen

Poke Kitchen in San Leandro, CA offers a wide range of fresh and delicious poke bowls, sushi rolls, and hand rolls. With options for both meat lovers and vegetarians, this sushi bar provides a diverse menu. Customers praise the quality and generous portions of food, highlighting favorites like the Signature Poke Bowl and the Spicy Tuna Roll. The casual atmosphere and friendly service make dining at Poke Kitchen a pleasant experience. Whether you're a poke enthusiast or looking to try something new, Poke Kitchen is a great choice for a satisfying meal.

Poke Kitchen: Reviews & Ratings

Billy L.
Billy L.

They have their own parking lot which is a huge plus. When you walk-in, you order from the touch screen. Service is meh... no one comes out to greet you or anything unless you're a DoorDash/Uber Eats order. I ordered the spicy chicken bento which comes with rice and salad and choice of sushi. I picked spicy tuna roll. I paid $13, which is very reasonable for all the food you get. The spicy chicken is delicious. It's not drenched in sauce like most places. It's just marinated and grilled with a nice char. The spicy tuna roll was pretty good too. Not dry or stringy like some places. Overall good value and I'll be coming back.

Lee D.
Lee D.

Quality/Quantity - Two poke bowls, see pictures. Both were good, single serving quantities. Tiger Roll. Alaska Roll. Atmosphere - Small local family run restaurant. But a fairly large parking lot. Not sure if there are other businesses that use this parking lot...? Many security cameras throughout the business and parking lot. Semi open kitchen. Bathroom in the back, you just have to ask. We did not use it. Open 6 days a week from 11am to 8pm, closed Sundays. Service - Counter service. Or a self service kiosk. Mostly to-go customers, we were the only customers that ate here. As first time customers, it would have been nice to have more direction. We asked many questions on what their process and procedures were. Price - $55. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2019.

Wing L.
Wing L.

3.5 stars rounded up It's a no frills sushi spot and it's relatively cheap so I'm not complaining. Rolls could be wrapped tighter cuz it does tend to fall apart when eating. The rolls are pretty big; one roll fills me up and I have leftovers for later. I usually order ahead and it's ready for pick up in 10-15 mins. I come here if I don't wanna go far for sushi and it does the job

Richard M.
Richard M.

Great find! Love finding locally owned businesses. Great customer service fresh poke and hand rolls made to order this trip. I tried salmon, skin and Unagi hand rolls and a custom poke bowl. They made the hand rolls perfect as I like to have the salmon, skin and Unagi on the crunchy side, the poke bowl was made to my specific direction with no rice or salad. I just like eating the poke like I used to when I lived in Hawaii. Will be back!

Dexter D.
Dexter D.

We've been passing by this place ever since they opened. The timing was just never quite right for us. We are definitely particular about our poke. There are only a couple of places on the mainland that we really enjoy getting poke from. There were other customers when we walked in close to 1pm on a Friday. The two employees that we saw looked like they were doing prep work to get ready for the dinner rush. We were greeted when we walked in, and we were directed to where the menu was posted. There are order sheets for those who plan on ordering poke bowls. Just place checkmarks next to whatever you want and hand it over when you're ready. They'll verify what you want, ring you up, take your money and then make your order. Service was friendly and all of our questions answered. Once we ordered, she paid and waited inside while I went outside to walk the dog. We didn't time it, but it seemed to take an extraordinary amount of time for our order to be ready. Once we got our orders, we took them home for lunch. California Rolls - 3 - By appearance only, this was a 5. However, once bit into it, the score dropped. Why? There was no seasoning on the rice. It was quite literally, seaweed, rice, crab, minimal mayo, and black sesame seeds. The seasoning mix for the rice usually consists of unseasoned rice vinegar, sugar, sea salt, and kombu (dried kelp). When my wife makes sushi rice, she uses a wooden bowl and sprinkles the seasoning liquid onto the rice while turning the rice and I'm standing there waving a fan to cool the hot rice. Yes, it is labor intensive, and I've replaced my labor efforts with an electric fan. Every brand of mayonnaise has its own distinctive flavor. Fans of Best Foods usually don't seem to care for Kraft. Kewpie, Japanese mayo is very different from American mayo. Her Signature Poke Bowl - 5 - She absolutely loved her bowl. All of her flavors were on point, and she really liked the ponzu sauce that she had chosen. My Signature Poke Bowl - 4 - I wasn't in love with my bowl. I found the crab mix and some of the fish to be too cold. For food safety reasons, refrigerated foods need to be kept below 40-degrees Fahrenheit. For maximum flavor, the fish should be a bit warmer, some say just below body temp, some say just below room temp. I did really like the fruit that came with the signature bowls, avocado, mango and pineapple (at no additional charge). Would I try them again? Yes, I would get another poke bowl there. Then I would force myself to wait a half hour before diving in so the fish could warm up a bit. On the California Roll, I'd probably pass.

Miriam L.
Miriam L.

Small, mom and pop sushi and poke shop. Sushi was fresh, carefully prepared and just good. I like that they don't have a crazy long menu, so they focus on the quality of the rolls they offer. I took a star off because their miso soup was terrible, just flavorless and limp. It might not be important but to me, that's like such a basic and simple thing to do right that if you do wrong, there's just something off. I would change my review to 5 stars if I ordered it again and it was good. The restaurant has seating inside, but don't expect service. They really cater more for to-go orders, we saw a healthy stream of food delivery people. But we will def be back.

Vincent G.
Vincent G.

I love visiting this restaurant because of the convenient location, fair-priced sushi and poke, and how there's never anyone in line. I've been here multiple times usually getting the same rolls so it's always easy to decide on what to get. My go-to rolls have either been a Dragon Roll, Lion King Roll, or Crunchy California Roll. I ordered my usual Lion King Roll ($12), but today I decided to try a Baked Scallop Roll ($13) instead of my usual Dragon or Crunchy. Everything about these rolls was delicious and I loved every bite. What's convenient about this location is that every time I get rolls it's always to-go, so the packaging is nice for taking home. My only gripe that's extremely nit-picky is how the service can sometimes be slow. It's completely understandable though for this type of restaurant because every time I've been here it's only two workers and I can understand they want to put quality into every meal. Regardless, I'll still come here regularly whenever I want good sushi instantly without the trouble of ordering through a large restaurant. Highly recommended if you want to support small local delicious sushi shops!

Mylene L.
Mylene L.

Went to check out this place after seeing great reviews on Yelp. Pulled up and wasn't impressed by the exterior or neighborhood, and nothing too fancy inside. However, the woman who took our order and helped us was so sweet! They were very busy (I think a huge online order came in before we got there), so they were a little frazzled, but we still did not feel pressured or rushed. We looked at the menu and were shocked at the prices - they are very competitive. We ordered a spicy tuna and lion king roll and a seaweed salad. The flavors on these rolls were amazing! The spicy tuna had the perfect amount of spice! One of the best I've had in the area. We gobbled it up with no left overs and washed it down with a yummy thai iced tea. Will definitely return to this hole-in-the-wall spot when I'm back in the area... I'm looking forward to trying a poke bowl.

Location

  • Poke Kitchen
    13515 E 14th St San Leandro, CA 94578 Hotline: (510) 969-4926

Poke Kitchen, located in San Leandro, California, is a gem for sushi and poke lovers. With a variety of options ranging from sushi rolls to poke bowls, this restaurant offers delivery, takeout, and even reservations. As a vegetarian-friendly spot with wheelchair accessibility and free Wi-Fi, Poke Kitchen prides itself on providing a diverse and inclusive dining experience.

One of the standout dishes at Poke Kitchen is the Signature Poke Bowl, which allows for customization with options like avocado, pineapple, or mango at no additional charge. The combination of fresh fish, flavorful sauces, and complimentary fruits makes for a delicious and satisfying meal. Additionally, the Alaska Roll and California Hand Roll both offer tasty and generously portioned sushi options that are sure to please any sushi enthusiast.

Customer reviews rave about the quality and value of the dishes at Poke Kitchen. From the friendly service to the attention to detail in food preparation, it's clear that this family-run restaurant has won over the hearts of many food lovers. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely dining experience, Poke Kitchen is a must-try destination for sushi and poke aficionados alike.

So, if you're in the mood for fresh and flavorful sushi or poke, look no further than Poke Kitchen. With its welcoming atmosphere and delectable dishes, this restaurant is sure to leave you coming back for more.