Brandon meadows
It was my first time here, but my date had been here when it was the Laid ack Poke Shack. She said this was nothing like it used to be…
For starters… they should definitely get a bell or ringer to let the guys in the kitchen know someone came in… not a fan of waiting 3-5 minutes just to order, more on that later.
We created our own bowls, but it would be nice it the person making the bowl listened a bit more regarding sauce, but I’ll let that go. We got sides of the seaweed salad and Squid Salad and Musubi on the side.
Bowl, definitely could have used some more sauce, the rice was a bit dry and soaked it up. The tuna was good, slight fishy flavor but tolerable.
Sides,
Seaweed salad was super fishy and chewy. Not as expected.
The Squid Salad was super chewy and not very good. Both sides we both took one bite and let the rest go in the garbage because we couldn’t stand it…
The Musubi was made fresh after we ordered it. Took close to 30 minutes to get this… rice was way over cooked and soggy, the seaweed was so saturated you couldn’t bite through it and it overall fell apart. The filling was delicious but as a whole… not impressed.
After we ordered, and before we left, there were about 5 sets of customers that walked in, went up to the counter and after 2-3 minutes of not being acknowledged turned around and left… not sure if they’re short staffed with the 2 people I kept seeing around the back or not. While we were there 2 groups of people actually ordered aside from the 5 lost sales.
Overall I feel like a 3* rating is generous, though based on this experience… not sure if I’d be interested in going back.
With multiple missed opportunities, it will be interesting to see if these guys last doing business like this, or if it’s an issue with staffing…
Finally the
… moreGarrett Healy
Great experience on top of the great food! We got amazing service with Anunya and we will be back. Big portions and fresh quality food. It filled my 6 foot 2 inches self up and I don’t feel groggy or gross at all. The Cali meat is bomb and the spicy tuna slaps. It is pricey but you get what you pay for!
… moreSpencer Quinney
I just had the best experience, and one I regularly crave as a Salt Lake resident where (in my recent experience) it can be hard to find places where the food and service are not only excellent, but also consistent and passionate. The food was incredibly fresh and so delicious (I recommend the Aloha Bowl, which I replaced the Shrimp with Salmon, and added jalapeños, spicy mayo and chili crisp.)
The Owner (who goes by “Q”) was so friendly and eager to create a great experience and he nailed it. I’ll be coming back regularly. THANK YOU!
… moreveronica martinez
Order food here not even 30 minutes ago and had several pieces of plastic in my Thai tea boba and in my BYOB. There was plastic pieces in my bowl that actually cut my mouth. The Thai tea had a plastic piece that I managed to catch before swallowing assuming it was boba.
… moreSnow Arkin
I got their Maui bowl and its the bomb..husband had the Aloha bowl..both were tasty and phenomenal. They even let us bring our dog..that’s so sweet of them. Their seems like very good people. I don’t know why anyone would leave a negative review coz we visit other poke places(many other poke places) and this is one of the good one’s for sure!
… morePaul F.
Absolutely love this place! Amazing Poke, its so deliciously fresh! The combinations of sauces to toppings is plentiful, you can truly make a bowl custom to you. Their Spam Musubi is incredible! The staff are awesome and very friendly. I highly recommend Poke Kings. Support local amazing businesses!
… moreDanielle Calderon
The poke is fresh, they have a lot of different options as far as proteins & toppings, the service is great and it’s quick! Love this place. I met the owner Q and he was extremely friendly & made my experience enjoyable. Highly recommend!
I get the large bowl and build my own.
Spicy Mayo salmon, spicy Mayo ahi and California ahi are my go tos!
… moreDarin Thomas
This place is by far the best. Located close to Xcel. Love going here after my workouts. “Q” and “Harsh” are awesome guys! Come try their new Wasabi Mayo! It’s the best! Thanks for all the great food.
… moreSpencer Dirats
Went for the first time this evening and did the build your own bowls and would definitely recommend! Fresh ingredients, lots of great bowl & boba options, friendly service – we’ll be back for sure!
… moreAnnalyn Robison
Food was initially good but later on made me sick to my stomach, wanted to throw up the rest of the day. The place also smelled like. A gross gas station, the worker there was really nice but just not good food.
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