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First time I've had POKE and it did not disappoint! I found it super filling, flavourful and delicious!! Service was quick and friendly! Would visit a…
Jessica Gerein
The Poke Guy
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Out of the half dozen or so poke places I've visited in Van, Poke Guy tops them all. Not only do they support the ethical treatment of seafood with Oc…
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The Poke Guy
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I have never had a bad experience ordering here at lunch. Sure, it's busy and takes up my whole lunch break waiting in line sometimes but it is SO wor…
LaurBri
The Poke Guy
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The Poke Guy is open for Casual Dining. The Poke Guy serves Hawaiian dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
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7 Reviews on “The Poke Guy”
First time I’ve had POKE and it did not disappoint! I found it super filling, flavourful and delicious!! Service was quick and friendly! Would visit again!
Out of the half dozen or so poke places I’ve visited in Van, Poke Guy tops them all. Not only do they support the ethical treatment of seafood with Oceanwise but they season the fish perfectly. All the toppings are of high quality, they bring in fresh seafood each day and stay open only until they sell out (or 5pm if it lasts). The dressings are all made in house, I highly recommend the carrot ginger puree. Normally I wouldn’t tip at a DIY style restaurant, but the staff was extremely high spirited and helpful, they were more than happy to serve me and the other customers and didn’t try to push drink sales or add-ons. Will be back soon!
I have never had a bad experience ordering here at lunch. Sure, it’s busy and takes up my whole lunch break waiting in line sometimes but it is SO worth it because this place actually knows their shit when it comes to Poke. With their well seasoned fish, delicious toppings and a wide assortment the food always raises the bar for Poke in Vancouver. Not to mention, their staff is SUPER nice. The guy that scoops the fish at lunch is literally just the most passionate poke chef ever and the girl in the glasses who does cash is so sweet. They always give good recommendations to whatever protein you decide to get with your bowl. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.
This place offers different daily features for you to pick then you select your base of salad or rice with toppings like seaweed, edemame etc. All in all is about $12-15 depending on how many extras you want. The fish comes seasoned and sauced which I found super salty. Maybe I’m biased because I see poke as just overpriced unwrapped sushi but this place isn’t bad if you’re looking for poke places to try.
It’s not traditional Hawaiian poke, but its all we’ve got! The seafood here is fresh- I love the ahi tuna. It’s a healthier eat out option for the health conscious peeps. It’s definitely good, but for some reason…not memorable. Will I be returning ? Sure. But I won’t go out of my way for it.
Summary: excellent service, good poke, large selection, great qualityOrdered: small spicy albacore tuna.I was very impressed by the outstanding service at the poke shop. The staff who helped me was super enthusiastic and patient. He was very knowledgeable about the food and have me recommendations for what to choose for my sides.Fair priced, satisfying portion. Their fish is all wild and marinated. Tons of sides to choose from. Love that you can choose regular rice, brown rice, or even make it salad. Ambience and space was alright. It was situated half underground. The vibe was more for a quick bite.Will definitely return though! dimsumtrail.wordpress.com
Staff is friendly and out of all the poke places I’ve tried this place is the best so far. The owner is very nice. Highly recommend this place for good Poke!