Poke Guys Toronto — Restaurant in Toronto

My boyfriend and I, avid poke enthusiasts, recently decided to embark on a culinary journey at Poke Guys, eager to sample their offerings and see how they stacked up against our favourites.

Opting for the Mauna bowl, I assembled a masterpiece of spicy delights; spicy salmon, spicy seaweed salad, and a generous drizzle of fiery sauce. However, it seems I may have gone overboard with my spice obsession, as the heat quickly overpowered my taste buds. Despite the fiery onslaught, the bowl still managed to impress with its delicious combination of ingredients.

Meanwhile, my boyfriend opted for the PG Classic Shoyu Salmon, a choice that proved to be a winner in terms of balanced flavour. The harmony of ingredients in his bowl showcased Poke Guys' prowess in crafting dishes that please the palate without overwhelming it.

One thing worth noting is Poke Guys' interpretation of spice. Like many other poke places, their definition of "spicy" might not align with those who crave a serious kick of heat. Lesson learned for next time: tread lightly with the spice, as their version packs a punch!

Overall, Poke Guys left us with mixed feelings. While my boyfriend's bowl was a hit and mine suffered from a bit of spice overload, the overall quality and flavours were commendable. It's a solid 3 out of 5 stars from us, and we'll definitely be back, armed with the knowledge to navigate the spice levels more...

OK. Here’s the deal. Their menu options are fantastic and arguably the best of any poke resto downtown. That being said, the customer service can leave A LOT to be desired. I visited a few weeks ago and asked for extra sauces x4 on my poke (I have a system and am admittedly very particular). It’s never been a problem before and I’ve never had to justify why I like my poke bowl slathered in sauce. Figured paying $17+ dismisses the need to explain myself. I asked for extra sauce and the person serving me would throw on a little streak. I’d ask for more and he made an insulting comment about how “he’d never experienced anything like this before.” He also made some sort of inappropriate comment about “sounding crazy” that I kind of laughed off, but definitely felt was pretty insulting... I just think that asking for extra sauce and for your customizable poke to be made the way you want it shouldn’t be such an issue. I shouldn’t be chastised for being particular. I came home and had to eat dry poke because I was to embarrassed to ask for what I wanted. I likely won’t return unless management has a chat with their staff about respecting individuality. Also I suggest that in situations like this maybe they need to put out their garnishes (like pokito does) so customers can throw on what they...

I got a poke bowl on DoorDash and have to say I was very disappointed, especially because of all the good reviews I have seen on here and heard in general. A large salmon bowl came out to $26 after fees and before tipping - not entirely the fault of poke guys because of DoorDash pricing, but I still had high hopes.

The bowl was over-sauced, the pineapple was not fresh at all but clearly from a tin and the chunks were too big (disappointing for $1 extra), and they didn’t even slice the avocado or cube it but instead just put a whole quarter of an avocado. There were also bits of raw onion in the bowl (I didn’t order them, they came with the bowl) that were super punchy and did not taste good at all. To their credit the “large” size is very big.

Honestly after a few bites and tasting the onion and the not-fresh pineapple I just felt the quality was so poor that I was at risk of potentially getting sick if they put as little care into the salmon as they did the rest of the bowl, so I threw it away.

I have had much better poke from other places in the city for cheaper. I’ve never left a bad review before, but I would absolutely not recommend this place, and hopefully you can save nearly $30 by getting a...