When it comes to poke (poki), I don't slow my roll

A hidden gem, quite literally. Located at the Oodles of Noodles Pho Restaurant plaza, Poki Roll is located in the middle of the strip mall. Thinking I was heading into a cramped, stuffy, no frills eatery, I was pleasantly surprised. Why? Because, like the last option on the scantron questions from many moons ago, Poki Roll was none of the above.

Going in, I knew I wanted the $11 small poke bowl (with choice of 2 fish)/base roll combo. Miso soup included (unsure if also with take out)

Spicy albacore/yellowtail bowl (small)- Small bowls only come with white rice, but nothing small about this ray of sunshine. I asked for everything on it, save for the jalapenos. Why, Rodney? Glad you asked. I asked for the spicy miso sauce, spicy mayo, basically all the other options that were spicy. Also, the roll I ordered had jalapeno, too. I feared too much heat would numb the palate, incapacitating my tastebuds. Everything tasted fresh, the fish packed with oceanic flavor. The 3 colored fish roe made my poke bowl seem festive.

Mexican roll- Basically a crunch roll with flakes, the Mexican roll was a decent size, with rice that was perfect in texture & temperature.

For the non-fish lovers, Poki Roll also offers chicken, beef, katsu & udon dishes. To satisfy the sweet tooth, boba smoothies & slushes are on hand to wash down your meal. Drinks are via cans, with a iced water dispenser by the utensils.

Service was good. I was led through the ordering process, and the signage also helped break things down. A fair amount of seating, with private rooms accompanied with flatscreen TV's. A handsome décor adds a homey feeling to the restaurant.

Parking is in a private lot, shared by Oodles of Noodles, a Laundromat & other businesses.

Poke's gonna rock, poke's gonna roll! Poke's so hot, so don't let it go! Poki Roll is a great new food option to try. Fresh ingredients & reasonable prices helped Poki Roll achieve a much coveted spot on my food rotation list. When you're in the mood for poke, and even when you're not and want something else, make it a priority to stop by Poki Roll and see what all the fuss is about.

Highly recommend! NOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM