Poke Burrito Astoria — Restaurant in New York

I was craving build your own poke so badly and this was the only option in the area. Price wise they are cheap and their menu selection is decent. I love that they have bay scallops as an option. Quality wise, the worst poke I've ever had. The rice was super dry and wet at the same time and the noodles were overcooked to a point where I couldn't pick up more than a little 2 inch piece without it disintegrating on my fork. The spicy tuna and salmon my boyfriend got was sooooo tasteless and was mashed to living hell. It tasted and felt like pure fish paste that's been run through a machine. All the other additional ingredients were low quality store bought/canned stuff which I expect at poke places but some were extra bad. The crab salad was just shredded fake crab without mayo. The corn tasted fresh out the can and the edamame was mush too. The seaweed salad was fine and the avocado was absolutely perfect and beautiful but of course you pay an extra $1 for it. All the fish had that slight slimey fishy smell tho not enough to make you sick at least. Then again I can't say I ate enough of it to know. We looked for little edible corners of this bowl and found almost none. After an hour of picking at it cause I hate wasting food we ended up having to trash both bowls barely eaten cause neither of us could stomach it.

Also we we told the employees we were eating at the park and asked for forks and napkins. We got forks and no napkins...

Never touching this...

I recently stumbled upon Poke Burrito and it was like finding a hidden gem. As soon as I walked in, I was struck by the warmth of the atmosphere and the genuine friendliness of the staff. It was clear that this was a place where people genuinely cared about their customers.

But the true magic happened when I tried their food. From the first bite, I was transported to a world of flavor and texture that left me feeling deeply satisfied. Every ingredient was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, making every bite a true delight. I felt like I was experiencing a symphony of tastes, all carefully crafted to perfection.

More than just the food, however, it was the sense of connection and community that really touched me. As someone who values human connection above all else, I felt like I had discovered a place where I could truly be myself and feel accepted. The staff took the time to get to know me, and I left feeling like I had made new friends.

For anyone who wants more than just a meal, I highly recommend Poke Burrito. It's a place where you can indulge in delicious food, feel a sense of belonging, and leave feeling like your soul has been nourished. Thank you, Poke Burrito, for creating such a special experience. I will...

It's actually thanks to Guy Fieri on DDD that I was interested in trying poke. Unfortunately, I was unsatisfied with the portion size that I got. I could've had 2-3 of these poke burritos, so one left me feeling very hungry.

Despite that, I enjoyed the flavor and trying out something new. I also ordered the seaweed and even if I enjoyed it, its flavor knight be a little strong for some out there.

The mango orange drink I ordered was delicious. It wasn't too thick, as most mango juices/nectars tend to be, so that was nice. Even if I thought it was delicious, I doubt I'll be having these on a regular basis due to the sugar content.

Honestly? I feel a bit bummed out with what I had. For the $50 I paid I could've eaten like a king around my neighborhood. I know that the price is most likely due to this being food largely based around fresh tuna, but the large poke burrito I tried was more like a medium.

I most likely would order from this restaurant at a later time, but it won't be the first that comes to mind when I think of ordering...