Okie Pokii Cafe — Restaurant in Highland Park

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:...

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...

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...