Poke Pola — Restaurant in Long Beach

5+ Stars!

This restaurant has been my go to spot for the last 2 years that I’ve been living in Long Beach.

I always find my way to Poke Pola for lunch or dinner wether I walk, bike, or drive. They are located off 2nd street which is a great place to be. 2nd street has tons of restaurants, bars, shopping, desserts, and so much more all around. There is tons of meter street parking but it’s always full (Good Luck) they also have meter parking in the back.

Poke Pola offers a great selection of everything. You walk up to place your order and choose your size, base, protein, greens, spice factor, and toppings. Everything is to your liking so if you would like less or more sauce, you can just let them know and they will do just that. Everything is always fresh, every time i go in I say “it smells fishy” in a good way lol The portions are just right, most people I take say “wow, this is a lot” but I’m like “give me more please” lol

They have indoor and outdoor seating, so feel free to bring the pups and enjoy the outdoor seating.

The service is always great, the owners are always present and from the outside looking in, they always seem to be doing anything and everything they ask their employees to do. The staff usually seem to be a younger group and they are always very friendly and welcoming. They are very knowledgeable on the menu and always helpful with suggestions if needed. Everyone seems to work very well together which is one of the main reasons I love coming back. A great team and environment brings in returning customers.

I’m a raving fan of Poke Pola and I can’t wait to hear how much you love it as...

I was there last night 2/7/23 first time . The person filling my bowl did not stop squeezing on the spicy sauces when I said "STOP" , "THATS FINE" 0, "THATS ENOUGH"!. TOO MUCH spicy mayo and sweet and spicy sauce. He just kept squeezing. I knew at that moment it wouldnt be good. Sure enough I get home $18.00 +2$-tip. And I take one bite and throw it away. I thought about washing it off the fish and throwing away the rice . Gross .cold rice, the tuna ahi was mooshy. No dinner for me. I'm upset. It's way too expensive. You can't see what you're ordering . 10 people behind the counter. THAT I think is weird and Uncomfortable.

I will not go back but if only to get a refund $20.00 for my bowl of over spiced mooshy tuna, 1gram of seaweed, 1/2 pinch of crab, and with cold rice. Blagh. I love poke but not in a congested crowded tiny kitchen noisy and 10 employees gawking at you will you consider ordering what you cant even SEE.. there was a woman with a baking sheet of fish using a torch to sear the tuna leaning over a sink.. that was weird. Seard is in a pan not with a crembrule torch.. I'd like my $20.00 back please Today I love POKÈ...

One of the best poke places in Long Beach. Price per quantity ratio is definitely highest I have seen in the city and the fact it's off second Street means clean facilities, great ambience, and high expectations.

Poke Pola has effectively met all of these while still maintaining a reasonable price, about 10 dollars per bowl.

Somethings I would like to see however; crispy onion sides, sides are actually a little limited.

A poke-burrito machine, pokerittos are great to-go options.

A little decluttering. There are a lot of objects that don't really provide much while taking up a lot of space; a table against the soda fridge that has potted plants on it, a macaron freezer directly across from it, and there's questionably placed tables next to the bathroom hallway.

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