Pokeworks — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

Updated 7/14/25 -2 stars for service

The second and third time I was there I ordered online pickup. They ran out the boba I wanted but didn’t tell me, I had to go back and ask. And the third time I was there they ran out of the drink I ordered completely and asked me to substitute. When I said it’s ok just refund me, the server gave me a strange look like they don’t understand. And the cashier didn’t know how to refund properly! They had to call the owner on the phone and couldn’t even give me a receipt. So I had to void the entire order! Please train your employees. Will NOT be back. Will delete my reward account.

Original review: First time trying. Build-your-own poke bowls as well as signature bowls are available. We ordered with tuna and salmon, the base had ramen option which is rare. Fresh and good tasting sauces! They also serve spam musubi which was warm and tasty. Also served boba drinks and smoothies but weren’t available for some reason when we were there. Outdoor seating available for you...

This is a new location in Costa Mesa. It’s big and open. It wasn’t busy when I got there. You can choose a “make your own bowl” or pick one of their signature bowls. Unfortunately, when I got there around 6pm, they were out of lobster so I couldn’t try their new Luxe Lobster Bowl. It was a little disappointing. So, I chose Spicy Tuna and Shrimp.

For the mix-ins: I would have liked more variety. I felt like there were too many fruit options. I also would have liked Eel sauce as an option for the sauces. I chose the Sriracha Aioli. Many of the toppings are an extra charge. My favorite toppings that are included were the seaweed salad, surimi salad, furikake, shredded nori, and garlic chips. I ordered to go. It was very tasty! Tasted fresh! It satisfied my Poke craving.

For this Yelp event, I was given a reusable Yelp branded chopsticks and Pokeworks cup. So cool!! Plenty of parking. Edgar had good...

Stopped by a store near by and saw this new poke place just opened. I was hungry for lunch so popped in to try it out and am happy I did. Very clean restaurant, plenty of seating, and you have an unobstructed view of all the toppings behind the glass. I tried the Yuzu Ponzu Salmon bowl ontop of brown rice which was delicious. (Atlantic salmon, cucumber, sweet onion, pineapple, cilantro, ponzu fresh sauce, seaweed salad, green onion, sesame seeds, and onion crisps) I got it as is with no substitutions but you can easily exclude toppings or add them in if you want. I like how they ask how much sauce you want (light, medium, or heavy). You definitely get your moneys worth and the quality is very good. I’ll be coming back to try the other...