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Poketo

Restaurant Japanese restaurant Hawaiian restaurant

👍👍 Consistently yummy and fresh Poki prepared to your personal choices. Highly recommended and reasonably priced. People often mention bowl, poke, fresh, good, bowls, great, time, service, delicious, staff,


Address

2251 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

Website

www.poketomerrick.com

Contact

+1 516-600-9410

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (196 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bowl (25) poke (23) fresh (19) good (16) bowls (13) great (13) time (11) service (8) delicious (8) staff (7)
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  • 1/5 gmanscollectibles 3 years ago on Google
    been going to this place for a while but my last three times ive been here have not been good 1st time found a staple in the poke bowl and thankfully saw it before i took a bite 2nd time my friend got sick from there eel which he described as tasting off and 3rd got there food last night didn't think much of it till today but all the contents in my bowl were warm and i also had violent food poisoning at 10 this morning after these three times ive had it do not go here should be inspected by department of health very questionable on how they operate
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ever R. 1 year ago on Google
    Poketo is an amazing spot! Everything on the menu is freshly made to your liking with numerous options to pick from. Really is for anyone, vegetarian, vegan, or a meat eater. I love to try different mixes. Great staff and atmosphere!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis H. 1 year ago on Google
    Consistently yummy and fresh Poki prepared to your personal choices. Highly recommended and reasonably priced.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarb 3 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend. This is the best poke spot around. The food consists of high quality fresh ingredients. The customer service is top notch. No other spot compares.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marissa A. 5 years ago on Google
    The Poke bowls are so good!!! I’ve had other places and it’s def one with a fresh selection. Nice and quick easy lunch or dinner. Affordable ! The spicy tuna is consistently fresh and the staff is very friendly! If you’ve never had Poke before you must try it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Omar H. 3 years ago on Google
    Love poketo. Their bowls never disappoint and are packed just right for the price. My go to place for a quick lunch pickup
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ping W. 6 months ago on Google
    Inside was clean and presentable, food looked and tasted very fresh. We got the make your own and the rainbow bowl. Both are 10/10 with good portions. Staff are friendly and efficient. Free parking right in front.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pablo C. 5 years ago on Google
    discovered this place via a friend from work...love the food...it's like sushi without the rolls in a bowl...you can pick and choose what you like, girl working there is helpful, polite and best of all...fast. she handled the online orders and face to face orders like a champ all by herself... definitely coming back. if my wallet could afford it, I would eat here every day......
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sav S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food tastes really good! But they have raised their prices and they are giving smaller portions of everything now; toppings included. The girl behind the counter doesn't even fill up the bowl.. so I'm paying more for a bigger size that isn't even full. Before they raised the price I used to get bowels that were actually full. While I was on the line waiting, I kept hearing the customer before me ask for more stuff and I was wondering why. It was almost every item he was asking for more. When she got to my order ---it made sense. The good still tastes great, but if you are going to increase your prices and give less food on top of that.. what is the point? Anytime I asked for more of anything she literally counted what she gave me or said I already gave you it. They don't even fill up the serving spoon. Such a disappointment. Will have to venture out to see if there's another place near by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Victoria L. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food! I would give 5 stars but the only problem is, they always make most of the poke bowls rice. They put a little bit of everything else. One bowl I ordered, had mostly rice, a lot of all the toppings but only a tiny bit of fish. It’s a little disappointing because it’s expensive and they don’t give you what you pay for…For the price everything should be evenly distributed in my opinion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 I M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good poke bowl, fast service the seating is not great, all seats face the wall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kelvin C. 1 year ago on Google
    So TLDR: it’s ok if that’s what you craving but don’t expect a lot of the good stuff… see below for details. Got a custom bowl. Issue one, there was a ton of ginger in there which I didn’t ask for and absolutely hate. Issue two, the good stuff, like the protein was a not a large quantity, which the cheap stuff like edamame and corn was way heavy handed. Issue three, not enough sauce despite asking twice for more sauce. Issue 4, barely any nori or crisps despite asking for more. Issue 5, menu says crabmeat not artificial crabmeat, which is what they gave. If I had known it’s fake crabmeat, I wouldn’t have ordered that. Overall, versus the price, it’s so-so. With the taste and specific quantities of ingredients, it’s a no for me. I’d rather go to other poke places and unlikely I will try again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mei-Ling R. 2 years ago on Google
    UPDATE: August, 2021 I really like the poke here! Loved their rainbow! Fresh, delicious food and generous portions! Perfect stop after a day at the #beach! #poke #poketo •••••• 2 YEARS AGO: Really liked my bowl! First time here and it was fresh and delicious! Yum!

  • 5/5 david s. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Such healthy food

  • 5/5 Alique F. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best poke bowls I’ve ever had. It tasted very fresh and it was prepared so quickly. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 jus j. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious fresh food ! Gluten Free options !!! And beautiful clean atmosphere :) definitely will be back. Also prices are just right

  • 5/5 Chris M. 2 years ago on Google
    I live about 20 minutes from Poketo and there are many other places that are a lot closer to me but I would rather drive 5 towns over because Poketo is so much better than any other Poke places around. Everything is extremely fresh, and the portions are really big. They really do make the best poke bowls around.

  • 5/5 Vlad L. 4 years ago on Google
    Wether you create your own poke bowl or choose one of the combos, it is going to be delicious!

  • 5/5 Maria W. 5 years ago on Google
    Different food that tasted good. Great for take-out lunch

  • 5/5 Evejos69 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service

  • 5/5 Brian M. 5 years ago on Google
    My fav poke bowl in the island. The Chef behind the glass counter so nice and every time I ask for extra rice she smiles at me and gives me extra rice. I don't think I'm getting extra rice but she makes me believe I am.

  • 5/5 Vlad L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food at a great price! You can create your own poke bowl, or choose one of the preselected combos, either way it is going to be delicious.

  • 4/5 Rene M. 4 years ago on Google
    good quick lunch.

  • 5/5 Sandy 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite poke place. Bowls are always packed. Everything is fresh and the zhichinni noodles are the best. The sauces are good.

  • 5/5 Elisabeth P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of our go-to takeout places when we don't have time to cook. Very fresh ingredients, generous portions, and good pre-set options or the ability to build your own bowl. We have both ordered ahead and used the dry erase sheets at the front - while there's always consistently someone else coming or going when we are, it's never so packed that you can't just stop in and get it made while you wait.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, amazing service! Perfect place to come after an afternoon at Jones Beach. Delicious, healthy, and high-quality!

  • 4/5 Stephen C. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfectly fine Poke experience. They have preset bowls or you pick a custom bowl by picking and using a marker on a menu and they make it for you. Was satisfied

  • 5/5 Ashwin R. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered on Uber eats. Organic tofu bowls were great, including the sauces. Miso soup was also phenomenal. Thank you

  • 5/5 Debbie L. 1 year ago on Google
    my boyfriend and i try a A LOT of poke around the area, and this place by far is the best. delicious and good price point. love love love!!!

  • 3/5 nnjjiiu 1 year ago on Google
    The bowl was good and fresh. the guy working behind the counter was miserabke with zero personality

  • 2/5 Joseph R. 1 year ago on Google
    Last time I went here about a year ago I found hair in my bowl, tried it again tonight and once again I found hair. Food is good, but proper sanitation measures should be in place. Will not go back.

  • 5/5 Helen Z. 10 months ago on Google
    First time to try it and sure will not be the last. It was super delicious tasty balanced healthy meal. Owner is friendly, polite and helpful. Food is fresh, clean and high quality. We had the brown rice with spicy salmon and crabmeat along with the add-ons plus the spicy mayo and the poke sauce. Loved it and highly recommend it!

  • 5/5 J 8 months ago on Google
    The best! My boyfriend and I often come here. They load the bowls with so many ingredients and you cannot beat the price! I wish they would open up more locations!

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 10 months ago on Google
    First time here and been missing out for years. This is the best poke bowl I've had. It is very fairly priced for large portions and fresh sushi. The sauces are awesome and there are a significant amount of toppings to come from. The owner is incredibly nice, personable and helpful. I'm looking forward to coming back regularly and have already recommended this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Lixy C. 10 months ago on Google
    It was my first time going there and the staff was very nice and helpful. Everyone was very friendly and the lady making my bowl even offered different things she could add to make the bowl even better. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Nicole S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this Poke place❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Chad P. 3 years ago on Google
    Quickly made an was able to run in an grab. Delicious an fresh. Order the Tuna bowl with brown rice, avocado and there spicy sauce. It's the best. Will always be a go to spot.

  • 5/5 Chris N. 3 years ago on Google
    Best poke bowls in the area. Always consistent and great selection of options. Price is good for the size too

  • 5/5 Michele G. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous poke bowls! Fish is top notch and the zucchini noodles are my fav. The poke sauce is excellent too.

  • 5/5 Greg E. 4 years ago on Google
    Build your own bowl of fresh fresh ingredients. Excellent lunch!

  • 5/5 Rob S. 3 years ago on Google
    The spicy tuna & salmon here are the best I've ever had, and there's a great selection of other options & toppings to make whatever bowl you want. Definitely a new favorite of mine!

  • 5/5 Tate K. 3 years ago on Google
    First-rate ambience and super attentive service. The meals were crisp and yummy. Will clearly recommend this place to others. Affordable rates and large meals. Good job.

  • 4/5 Jaclyn R. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good but it takes forever for them to deliver food.

  • 5/5 Stefanie K. 3 years ago on Google
    I’m very critical of my seafood and this poke place did NOT disappoint. Such great quality fish and friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Joseph F. 3 years ago on Google
    Kind and generous staff. Food was ready quickly!

  • 5/5 Fitness T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 2/5 Alecmm88 3 years ago on Google
    Food was ok

  • 5/5 Leonardo M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place got me addicted to poke bowls!!!

  • 5/5 Vitaliy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent!

  • 5/5 james b. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the seafood combo!!

  • 5/5 Jonathan C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place in Nassau for Poké bowls!

  • 5/5 Summit Snow R. 3 years ago on Google
    First time trying this and I loved it. I got the rainbow bowl.

  • 5/5 Charles L. 3 years ago on Google
    My Hawaiian style poke bowl was so great, I came back for another two days later

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best option around for poké

  • 3/5 Stacey S. 3 years ago on Google
    Normally love it. They are not very organized during COVID-19

  • 5/5 S. S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my go to spot for great poki. The woman who runs/works there is a delight and it always a pleasure to pick up my meal. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Mara C. 3 years ago on Google
    Big tasty serving of fish and flavors, definitely coming back

  • 5/5 Erica 4 years ago on Google
    Food is fresh and delicious. Service is friendly and helpful. Orders are accurate and portions are generous. I'm quickly becoming a multiple times per week customer.

  • 5/5 adrienne d. 4 years ago on Google
    Fresh delicious. Friendly service

  • 4/5 Josh 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, but seemed the like the staff had no idea what they were doing. Not very friendly either.

  • 5/5 laquan d. 4 years ago on Google
    My Favorite Poke Spot Easily.

  • 4/5 Bianca A. 4 years ago on Google
    It was our first time going and we were spoiled by amazing poke from the city. So we were skeptical but we were happily surprised over how great the food was. The service was great and the place was very nice. Overall great experience and we can’t wait to return.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious heathy food great service

  • 5/5 Gary L. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was fresh and tasty, the owner was very pleasant. I would definitely go back

  • 5/5 Pettie R. 4 years ago on Google
    They're bowls are amazing. My personal favorite is the Rainbow bowl. Friendly staff and lots of specials all around. Clean place too. Shame though, I definitely think they deserve to have a lot more business.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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