Pokehana — Restaurant in Palm Desert

Not much special here... I assumed being the owners of Okura that the same quality would translate over but it simply doesnt. The salmon is good, but the ahi not so much. Some stringy pieces make it less than satisfying. Also, the rice is fairly bland. Most places if they have decent food like this, not terrible but also not noteworthy, I end up gauging their service... the man who rung me up, the same guy running on their TV screen, seemed somewhat disgruntled. I'm unsure if it was the group ahead of me or what but he just wasn't friendly. I'm used to local places being engaged and caring about their customers. Those are the ones I prefer to patron anyway, this just wasn't the case here. The employees could care less if you come back or not (maybe an assumption but definitely the vibe). The pros, good protein to rice ratio, actually could use a little bit more rice but still, means good portions of protein. Decent quality ingredients, again not noteworthy or extremely fresh like expected but also not bad by any means. Anyway, if you're look to get a par poke fix, feel free to come here, otherwise their are several others nearby that will serve you better tasting, more fresh ingredients with higher quality proteins and actually enjoy doing it. I will absolutely give this place a second chance but the gentlemans attitude was most definitely a turn off.Hope this...

The best shushi bowls ever!!!! I have been to many of these types of places. Even the ones next to the ocean don’t have fresh sushi or even fresh ingredients of everything else. Pokehana will spoil you. After you eat at pokehana you will never be able to go to another ahi place again. Everything is SO fresh and SO clean. I am never disappointed. I love all the unique add ins. Kelp noodles add an amazing crunch. Shiitake mushrooms are well worth every penny of the upcharge. Two scoops of fish is quite a large meal! The price is unbeatable. I pay about $12 per bowl. I am never hungry after, only satisfied. That’s a killer deal for the freshest raw fish you can find. Both locations in the Coachella valley are clean, consistent, and FRESH. I trust their raw fish every single time. I have been to so many of here places where the raw fish looks old and I end up getting sick. Not pokehana. They have the highest quality raw fish. This is my favorite meal! It feels so fresh and healthy. You won’t feel heavy after. Pokehana is a true gem and I would recommend to everyone. Beware....you may get addicted!! Big thanks to the owners of this beautiful delicious...

I heard about a sushi place with Okura quality fish, and I had to rush out and see for myself! I did not know that this little venue was a part of the Okura family, and I was so excited to find out it was! The poke bowl I ordered was AMAZING!!! The ahi was firm and fresh, and the girls behind the counter told me it arrives fresh and is hand cut daily. Nothing frozen here! The array of choices to add to my bowl was vast, and I took full advantage!! (For a small charge, I added avocado). The staff and clientele alike were friendly, and happy to be there. With Palm Desert's finest stopping in on their lunch break. (See pics). I will be back, and soon, because my office is right around the corner. Fast, fresh, sashimi, served...