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Okie Pokii Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Bar Japanese restaurant Bubble tea store Sushi takeaway Poke bar

👍 Love this poke' bowl whole in wall restaurant in Highland Park. Parking is tight but it is worth looking for because good food will follow. Restaurant reminds me of the poke' restaurants in Hawaii, non-intimidating with casual-chic decor. Even the menu just looks new. Besides the food they have bub... People often mention good, poke, fresh, bowls, bowl, boba, area, great, fish, price,


Address

55 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Website

www.okiepokiicafe.com

Contact

(732) 227-0022

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (385 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (16) poke (13) fresh (11) bowls (9) bowl (8) boba (8) area (7) great (7) fish (6) price (6)
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  • 4/5 Terence C. 4 years ago on Google • 118 reviews
    Love this poke' bowl whole in wall restaurant in Highland Park. Parking is tight but it is worth looking for because good food will follow. Restaurant reminds me of the poke' restaurants in Hawaii, non-intimidating with casual-chic decor. Even the menu just looks new. Besides the food they have bubble tea and ice tea drinks that are thirst quenching. If you like poke' I highly recommend this restaurant
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda P. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    I loved how they had the booths and the layout of the restaurant. You get to choose what you want and don't want with the paper they have by the window and can make your food vegetarian, vegan or regular as you like. It also lets people with dietary restrictions be able to eat a good meal out side of home which at that moment is what I needed. The food was amazing and so we're the drinks, I'll be coming back when I visit that area again!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allie D. 6 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    This is a great place for Poke near rutgers. The fish is always fresh and clean. The bowls are such a good size and the flavor is so good. The menu is super packed and theres something for everyone. The vibe and atmosphere inside is so great, theres a good amount of seating and this place is great for studying. The bathrooms are clean too. The staff are nice but i don’t really interact with them because I usually do the self service order. The drinks here are really nice too, the tapioca could be better but the actual drink is really good.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nova w. 1 year ago on Google • 352 reviews
    Good food and decent size portions. I like getting the shrimp appetizer with my bowl. Milk teas are good and aren’t overly sweet. The service is normally fast and always made to order. Parking lot next door but it’s small.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vee Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing price, amazing sauces, and amazing staff. All around delicious and affordable poke with all the toppings you could wish for. Very high quality and as a student I will be back very often.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Fifty2weekhi 2 years ago on Google
    I am a huge fan of poke bowls. After a 3 hour hike we were all starving, and I made it a point to have our craving satisfied here due to great reviews, despite a longer drive than other options. Unfortunately, we were all disappointed -- unanimously. I think we were spoiled back home in PA where we were used to superb poke bowl offerings at Hawaii Poke & Freshido. Okie Pokii's mix-ins and toppings are more ordinary and less exotic*, protein is one scoop less for the same price, and the container is one size smaller. When I took the boxes out from the takeout bag, both my son & wife immediately remarked about the small size. The smaller container also made it messy to eat as the mix-ins would drop all over during the initial few bites. We were used to having leftovers, but here not only did we finish our bowls with ease, we all agreed we needed to get some noodle soup at the nearby Shang Hai Dumpling to conclude our dinner. And we did. So a disappointment in many respects. On the plus side, the interior decors and ambiance are quite decent but the pandemic restrictions were still in effect and no eat-in was allowed on the day of our visit. Street parking only - we had no problem finding free parking. *Here are some of the missing options found in poke bowls in Central PA: Protein: Bulgogi Beef, Bulgogi Chicken, Scallops Mix-ins: Hijiki Seaweed, Ogo Seaweed, Toppings: Pickled Radish, Pickled Ginger, Kimchi, Crab Salad (not as choice of protein!) Crunch: Furikake, Lotus Chips
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rishik S. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Honestly, one of the best places I’ve been to in terms of value, quality, and service. Definitely recommend the sushi burrito (with shrimp if possible) and the pomegranate special boba. Was wrapped and served extremely professionally. No complaints at all!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BrianBrooke G. 1 year ago on Google
    Got the sushi burrito, custom made. Delicious, filling, reasonable price and beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fern T. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been getting food from here for about two years now, and it has NEVER let me down. It is always delicious and fresh and makes my night. I take everyone I know here and they all love it too. I'm a vegetarian and I've never better tofu. I cannot recommend this place enough!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian Y. 4 months ago on Google
    Oh god what can I say about this place. Certainly my favorite in the area I come here so often that I get deals and discounts all the time. It’s just been a staple of my college life just to get a bowl or something from here. Please come if you’re visiting or looking for lunch or if you are new to the area certainly my favorite in the area :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex T. 10 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Oki Pokie is an absolute gem! This poke and boba tea place has quickly become my go-to spot for a satisfying and refreshing meal. The poke bowls are incredibly fresh, with a wide variety of toppings and flavorful sauces to choose from. The fish is always top-notch quality and the portions are generous. And let's not forget about their boba tea—absolutely heavenly! The drinks are perfectly blended and the boba pearls are delightfully chewy. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit a pleasant experience. Oki Pokie is a must-visit for poke and boba lovers, offering a delightful fusion of flavors in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Samad Z. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    I really enjoyed my lunch at this spot and will be returning for sure! Food was delicious and the nap after thanks to the generous portions was just as great 😊 👌

  • 5/5 Robyn H. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Does not disappoint. Some of the best poke I’ve ever had. Amazing portion for price and quality of ingredients. New favorite lunch spot!!!

  • 5/5 Gamsa O. 1 year ago on Google
    Okie Pokii Cafe is a good experience for a poke bowl! Size portion is good and the ingredients seem fresh. It's a good option for those living in the area! Parking might be a bit of a hassle, but it'd depend on the time of day you come!

  • 5/5 Catherine Joanna C. 1 year ago on Google
    Holy moly Poke bowls. . I think this is definitely top rated for me .. i loved the freshness, flavors, & extra crunch! Will definitely be keeping this on my list of go to places!

  • 5/5 Mike R. 1 year ago on Google
    I LOVE this place. Never had a bad meal and the staff is quick and cordial. The fish is always fresh, the toppings are crisp and crunchy, and the sauces are fantastic. If you order only one thing, get the crab rangoons—there’s no better place in 30 miles that does rangoons this good.

  • 4/5 Arjun S. 1 year ago on Google
    I definitely recommend this place. I got a sushi burrito and a thai milk boba tea. The ingredients in the sushi burrito were fresh including the fish. It’s often hard to find fresh raw fish in NJ so that was a pleasant surprise. The thai milk boba tea was alright. It tasted like they might use a powder which is understandable. It’s a little pricey considering the serving sizes. I was charged $23 in total. The burrito was small and not filling for me. They went a little light on the fish. The boba tea was also in a small cup and packed with ice. However, I think it’s worth going for the freshness alone.

  • 5/5 Jonathan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Consistent, fresh ingredients, unique dishes that are absolutely delicious, cozy/clean environment, and friendly staff. This spot is an absolute gem and I love coming here. I've been coming to this cafe for years now and they have never disappointed me.

  • 5/5 Chui T. 4 years ago on Google
    Got some easy street parking across from this cafe. The booths are very cute and the service is great. Lots of different bubble tea options and snacks from poke bowls to takoyaki. I had the grapefruit green tea which tastes good and you can even ask for less sugar. Would come back to try the food.

  • 5/5 Elly 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favorite place to go to get poke bowls. Really nice vibe in the cafe, and the food never disappoints. I go here at least once a month, and the quality is consistently fresh / high.

  • 4/5 Aron G. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a poke bowl with spicy salmon, tofu, and shrimp. Everything tasted very good and fresh. Pretty great for the price. Would definitely recommend this place and would come again!

  • 5/5 Diana A. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is so good! I was in the area for work and it was time for lunch. Saw this place in downtown Highland Park and decided to stop in. You can customize your own Poke bowl but I decided to go with their House Special bowl. Did not disappoint. It was so good! I also ordered a bubble tea and it was delicious as well. Service was good, food is fresh, and place is very clean. I stop in every time I’m in the area now.

  • 3/5 Kelly B. 6 months ago on Google
    I think this is a bad value. The portions were SO small that it was comical. The price doesn’t match what you get. I think someone who’s never tried poke before might love the bowls here, which could explain the positive feedback


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Asian-owned

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