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Poke Rainbow in Van Nuys

4.5 (157) 15355 Sherman Way R, Van Nuys, CA 91406, United States

Categories

Hawaiian restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Location on the map

Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 818-453-3603
Site: http://pokerainbow.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–9 PM
Saturday:11 AM–9 PM
Sunday:12–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

157 Reviews for Poke Rainbow 2024:

Review №1

2023-05-02 05:35:27

The thing that stood out was the size of the pieces of the fish. Biggest Ive seen, and therefore you can see the quality of the fish before you even taste it. Of course with poke you can customize to your hearts desire. Good selection of protein, sides and sauces. This is definitely our go to when we are in the area of the valley.

Review №2

2022-04-19 19:01:08

Great poke, good portion sizes with high quality ingredients and plenty of selection. They’re not stingy with the sides or sauces. The worker there was very helpful in recommending tasty combinations and had a good attitude.

Review №3

2023-06-26 02:37:02

This is my favorite poke spot in the valley. Nothing fancy but it’s great for a quick bite or a quick lunch with one other friend. The prices are reasonable and the seafood is always fresh. The staff is knowledgeable and if you are not sure what you want to get, they can help you out with recommendations. I recommend getting the #5 sauce on your poke bowl it is amazing!

Review №4

2022-08-28 05:06:04

Ordered through DoorDash, got the large bowl with almost every single topping imaginable, love the salmon, the tunas and dressings just made everything incredibly tasty! Half rice and salad mix complement everything so well, just refreshing to eat on a warm day. Portion is just right to share with a loved one!

Review №5

2023-02-12 00:21:11

I love coming here. Good options, and good customer service. I also really enjoy their macarons. The one shown - is a coffee macaron.

Review №6

2023-06-08 14:17:02

I got only half of the container my poke bowl. Very ugly pieces of fish. I feel its food for animals. 80%, its just rice. They missed some ingredients, no sauce, and very dry food. Plus, its not fresh. It is not the first time! I wouldnt go back! NO RECOMMENDAT this place!

Review №7

2023-02-16 05:25:06

Great fresh selections, even at 5 pm on a Sunday. We liked the no mix Poke for the 1st time. Good 1st time at Poke Rainbow & We will be back.

Review №8

2020-08-28 19:24:41

Great place for poke, generous portions and fresh quality ingredients. Price is a bit higher than other poke spots around, but worth it. Friendly staff and plenty of parking.

Review №9

2021-08-23 05:19:54

This has been my go to poke place for some time now but today I was really disappointed with the food, the fish had a terrible taste and smell, crab salad was old and dry, they literally put like a pound of the salmon like they wanted to get rid of it. Never going back!!!

Review №10

2021-09-14 01:13:18

Been craving for this and Poke Rainbow made my palate satisfied! Hoping to be more generous in serving next time. But overall it was great!

Review №11

2022-11-04 01:54:59

Generous portions for poke. Not exactly cheap. About $16 up per person but all poke is expensive and most places do not give anywhere near the amount of fish this place does. And they offer a lot of toppings. The kids that work here are so sweet also. 10/10

Review №12

2023-06-22 16:12:26

My god this place is GOOD. Im not even a tuna guy but their ahi is incredible. Worth the drive from anywhere in the valley.

Review №13

2022-12-17 03:13:02

My wife and I ordered poke bowls from here via Uber Eats. We were fairly happy with the order. There was a good amount of options to add to the poke bowl. Only off putting item was the fish didn’t taste not feel as fresh.

Review №14

2023-07-23 23:10:48

It’s a nice quiet little place. The employees are always kind. Never have a problem with service.

Review №15

2021-11-08 20:02:54

This is hands down the best poke spot out there, everything taste amazing and they make sure to make your experience good

Review №16

2023-03-16 03:13:12

Get new employees lol, they are so lazy and clearly don’t care about reviews that the owner gets from their restaurant. So disappointed in my order and the fish is not very fresh. Also, food is expensive for the employees to not even add all of what you ask for. I suggest the bottle of water (Only thing fresh and easy for the employees to just grab,instead of making)

Review №17

2022-07-14 02:50:41

The quality is amazing. Look how big the pieces are as well🥰Sorry I was already eating it..Bad pic😅

Review №18

2023-07-24 17:36:20

This place is great for a fast bite and lots of options for topping

Review №19

2022-04-11 03:37:15

Overall did not like the poke didn’t taste fresh to me and I have been eating both sushi and poke for over 15 years.It was bland and gave me un upset stomach. The good thing is I may have lost some weight with the multiple bathroom visits. Only gave it 2 starts because they may be able to turn it around hopefully.

Review №20

2020-12-23 03:12:39

I’ve tried many pokes all those years and most of them taste pretty similar, some of them certainly tasted better but not that huge different until I tried this place. This review has nothing to do with the environment or the service. It’s solely focus on the taste, which is absolutely beyond my imagination. I had house sauce and my wife had the spicy Mayonnaise and both of them only has salty flavor but nothing else. It’s real disappointment. I did my research on google and Yelp before ordering, now I’m start to doubt the legitimacy of those good reviews. Again, this has nothing to do with the service since my wife picked them up and there’s nothing to talk about. But the taste and flavor... We would never try this place ever again

Review №21

2022-04-01 01:59:27

Great food. The service can depend on the day and time but the fish is always good quality and their toppings always deliver. I suggest asking for extra sauce because sometimes they can be a little cautious with it but other than that super good.

Review №22

2022-10-04 02:00:00

This restaurant routinely doesnt have enough cash on hand to make basic change and often wont take cash. How can you be a business if youre so under prepared to actually do business? I get that this could happen from unforseen circumstances but for it to happen regularly that means management/ownership is clearly incompetent and unable to conduct proper bank runs.

Review №23

2022-06-27 16:24:15

*WARNING* this place is very dirty! They have a B rating on their window and i can totally see why. Not to mention they gave me sauces on the side In food containers which ended up spilling all over my car. I have never called the health department in my life but this place deserves it i dont think i have seen a place this messy, if i hadnt ordered online already i wouldnt even try this place upon walking in and seeing the mess

Review №24

2022-08-02 01:39:50

Love this place, but its been lacking a bit in the freshness. I enjoy coming here as they provide alot for the cost. The employees are very kind and courteous.

Review №25

2023-01-06 21:34:58

I have eaten a lot of poke and this one is one of the best places I have eaten. And the service was great.

Review №26

2022-11-15 20:39:31

I placed my order online. When I got back to work and had some of the bowl I ordered, I discovered the rice was not cooked all the way, the topping I requested were also not on my bowl. I’m extremely disappointed.

Review №27

2021-01-22 23:16:46

Used to be my favorite spot but has gone downhill for me. The last three times I’ve had it, the fish, though fresh-ish, has mostly been just that, fish. I don’t know if they are skimping on the sauce or just getting lazy when mixing it, but it has constantly only been dressed lightly on the surface leaving the bulk of the proteins dry. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve enjoyed the Costco poke more, when it’s available. I’ll be looking for a Hawaiian style spot if anyone knows of one.

Review №28

2021-06-25 05:33:48

Few good poke places are so good!They have like an egg corn cake or so the name, it is like a Japanese dessert. Cant find in another place, nice place to have you poke bowl. Large size includes 4 protein

Review №29

2018-03-11 20:31:07

Best Poke in this area. You can create your own bowl like in Chipotle. I come here two to three times a week since the beginning of last year. They also give you a free medium size meal after 10 visits. It is a little pricy though, but you can’t complain much because the service is always so good!

Review №30

2019-08-03 03:04:24

I have been going to many poke places and this spot is on point and amazing food. I drive a little further just to come to Poke Rainbow to get my poke fix and man it’s so tasty. If you love poke, you must visit poke rainbow and enjoy yourself!

Review №31

2020-11-21 01:14:27

Ate there for the first time, prices are pretty expensive for a poke place, about 12-13 dollars for a small 2 protein bowl, extra 2 dollars for avocado.However the ingredients are fresh and very high quality once youre eating, great customer service as well.

Review №32

2021-08-12 03:57:32

I have ordered here today for the 3rd time. the food is sooooo good, one of the best poke bowls i have had, everything is always very fresh and they stuff your bowl.

Review №33

2020-10-14 17:08:16

Love, love, love this place! Great portions and fair prices. It always smells so fresh. Employees are all cool, which I find rare in LA! Try this place. You wont be disappointed!

Review №34

2017-01-26 07:45:53

The fish and rice were good quality for the price and there were a lot of options for what you could get.There was a guy working that seemed like he was the owner, he was very polite and friendly. He recommended things to us and talked about the different options and drinks that we were interested in.There are plenty of bad poke places popping up lately so Im glad that theres one near me that I can go to that I know will be good.

Review №35

2022-02-06 19:48:31

This is the best poke shop! The food is always fresh and portions are generous. I won’t go anywhere else!

Review №36

2020-01-24 01:30:13

This place does poke how poke should be done! The owner and inventor of poke rainbow used to be a sushi chef for many years so he really knows his fish and how its supposed to be done. You want the best poke anywhere? Come here!

Review №37

2020-08-12 23:39:50

Best poke place in the valley. Fresh cuts of fish. Very generous on portions. You will not be disappointed. So what are you waiting for? Go get you some great poke

Review №38

2021-08-05 04:23:04

Cassey (dont know if I spelled that right) was extremely friendly and very customer-oriented. She and I had a very good chat as she was preparing my food. She was very friendly!

Review №39

2019-04-30 07:28:13

During my ventures to LA my wife always praised this POKE being from Scotland Id been curious so 4 visits later and well the staff are curious and professional the food is always good and filling. We will definatley be back and not because the wife told me so :P thank you to everyone who works their.

Review №40

2023-03-07 23:02:09

Very dirty place absolutely no service, hair in a food and smells so bad

Review №41

2023-10-23 02:33:08

The poke wrap was amazing.

Review №42

2023-06-19 01:27:07

This location has the best poke in LA

Review №43

2021-08-03 19:39:53

Its 08/03/2021 12:36 all your green salad are spoil already I been eating here for 1 year and never happened until now they dont have avocado they dont have red ginger and to top it up the green salad is all spoil really bad please replace it before some one get food poison please any supperviser acct quickly please

Review №44

2019-08-30 20:41:55

Nice staff, the usual selection of poke bar fish and toppings. $15 for 4 scoops of fish (large size). Free seaweed salad and imitation crab salad.

Review №45

2021-11-13 02:41:10

The food was good, but the staff was a bit intimidating. I wasnt being particular slow at all but they were impatient and made me feel a bit unwelcomed.

Review №46

2019-04-23 06:30:55

Really great fresh tasting and looking fish! It was delicious the employees were nice and patient with my indecisive self. First time here and it was a very nice chill experience!

Review №47

2020-03-03 20:44:18

The fish was really fishy tasting. Maybe it was old? The restuarant smelledlike cleaning products so I had to leave to eat. I ended up taking all the fish out and only eating the salad. I wont be going back.

Review №48

2019-08-24 01:33:55

Been coming here since their opening a couple years back. Food isnt the cheapest but you lost definitely get what you pay for. Their staff has always been awesome and the poke is top tier

Review №49

2019-03-12 17:20:09

This is the BEST place to get Poke! The options are delish! The portions are perfect! The staff is friendly & helpful! The place is very clean! Highly recommend!! 👍😊

Review №50

2021-04-17 14:13:07

I went last night with my friend and I forgot my mask, but I improvised my face cover as I walked inside. They didnt want to serve me and they demanded face mask. I said I have a face cover but they insisted it has to be a mask. They kicked me outside in a very hostile way without offering me a face mask. This is happening now when Coronavirus demands on mask are getting more and more loose countrywide. Never coming back againe..

Review №51

2019-11-06 06:28:23

Wow wow wow this is the BEST poke place Ive ever been too, I just started eating this stuff recently and Ive been to 3 places this being the 3rd. This one is the best so far I loved it!

Review №52

2019-04-16 21:25:18

The food is ok. Their attitude is very cheap. Lop portions a d extra for everything.In my opinion - A place that dont appreciates a 3 time a week returning customer is not a place that should even be open.

Review №53

2019-12-12 20:12:37

I haven’t ever physically been in the store but I’ve ordered on UberEats multiple times and I haven’t been disappointed. I like that they aren’t stingy with their toppings and the poke is always tasty and fresh!!!!!

Review №54

2019-06-15 14:13:03

Nice place, with its own twist on protein drinks and food. You can notice this place from the street, lots of free parking when I was there and since there is not much seating it should be about the same during peak hours.

Review №55

2020-08-21 15:29:10

The few times Ive gone, Ive received good customer service. One employee was so excited that Im a Park Ranger that he asked to take a picture lol

Review №56

2021-01-28 05:08:24

We had a very bad experience. The tuna and rice was old and the rice was sticky. Overall it was done very unprofessional and made me nauseous to be completely honest.

Review №57

2021-02-06 22:26:07

One of the best Poke places in the valley! Always a quality meal and nice size portions.

Review №58

2017-10-27 04:53:53

The sauce and the crispy onion were a bit too salty for my taste but the tuna was good.. pleasant and friendly staffs..5 stars

Review №59

2019-02-11 19:50:55

This place is amazing the food taste so fresh and leaves my stomach feeling nice and content without feeling sick even after eating alot of it haha

Review №60

2017-12-15 05:01:17

Stopped by for a quick meal. The service was excellent, food was fresh and tasty. Highly recommend this place!!!

Review №61

2020-11-19 00:12:15

Speedy delivery and the food was just like I ordered it and delicious. The green tea macaroons are spectacular!

Review №62

2018-04-09 21:36:55

Friendly staff, quick and tasty fresh food. Prices are better than the other places too, which is a plus.

Review №63

2023-11-02 15:38:45

Best 🍣

Review №64

2020-09-24 21:52:09

Love the food! Not alot of places have eel and this is by far the best poke place in the valley.

Review №65

2018-05-25 03:14:07

Very light and healthy food, u can have a medium bowl of vegi base with everything for lunch, feel full but no heavy stuff or sleepy mood

Review №66

2018-06-14 14:10:25

Poke Rainbow just so happened to be the closest Poke place to my apartment but it turned out to be one of the best of my trip to LA. I miss it already.

Review №67

2019-12-31 05:04:57

Really big portions the food tastes fresh the service is great I would definitely go back

Review №68

2022-08-22 00:07:32

Excellent Poke spot. Friendly staff and good selection.

Review №69

2021-09-22 20:35:52

My go to poke spot. Customer service on point, & the line moves quick! You gotta try them out 🔥💯

Review №70

2018-09-11 21:35:39

Great poke! Many options, great service!! Just a bit pricey but still tasty.

Review №71

2019-11-24 22:10:30

Yummy Hawaiian style poke bowls!

Review №72

2019-02-19 03:55:51

I walked in 15 mins til close, & the service and quality was still amazing. It was my first time there and I will def return!!

Review №73

2019-10-17 01:33:52

I love poke and these guys are right by my office. Go there all the time and love the food and atmosphere

Review №74

2018-04-27 03:26:54

Very good fresh food, very clean place, great costumer service. Highly recommend.

Review №75

2021-10-22 05:36:48

They always provide great service and have never got my order wrong!

Review №76

2018-10-11 16:53:33

Oh so good. I love this place. first time trying poke and now im addicted. I love it

Review №77

2019-03-04 10:21:24

Always nice service,quality food . A sure thing when looking for great food, and a healthy choice.

Review №78

2023-07-10 01:46:10

Since the pandemic, it lost in quality. Not looking as clean as it used to.

Review №79

2021-08-01 18:11:47

The service was great! The greens salad mix was a bit dry.

Review №80

2018-08-16 16:56:25

Best poké spot in the valley. A lot of great options and they give good portions.

Review №81

2023-05-20 03:38:33

So friendly and delicious!

Review №82

2018-12-16 06:02:27

Yummy poke & fast service, but a little pricey compared to others.

Review №83

2018-12-13 14:21:30

Not a huge fan of Poke. But the girl friend loves it. This place is good though.

Review №84

2019-07-16 00:50:50

My favorite place all the food is tasty and very healthy!

Review №85

2020-11-13 00:49:59

Great food. Super friendly and cool staff

Review №86

2019-03-17 20:41:41

Nice poke! High quality fish and nice staff good place for some tasty poke

Review №87

2018-12-31 22:14:14

Great service, great food. Everyone is friendly and very efficient.

Review №88

2019-07-15 00:29:14

First time trying poke. They give you the option of cooking the fish. I liked that option.

Review №89

2019-08-29 19:42:27

Really fresh! Great wonderful service. Really nice place!

Review №90

2018-01-25 01:17:14

Servers are friendly, owner as well..fresh & healthy food..highly recommend..

Review №91

2017-09-09 02:58:03

Great food ! Restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly!

Review №92

2017-03-20 23:48:48

Great food and the meats taste fresh! Great friendly staff

Review №93

2017-07-31 01:10:29

Very fresh ingredients. The house special sauce is highly recommended.

Review №94

2020-05-31 08:31:00

Awsome food and service. Great options and price.

Review №95

2019-06-29 02:03:56

Awesome food made all the way back to bishop. Packed in ice you guys rock

Review №96

2022-01-27 11:45:32

They have good salmon shrimp and salad

Review №97

2018-10-28 02:19:25

The absolute slowest poke restaurant in the valley. Slow service and rude workers....i will never go here again

Review №98

2018-03-30 01:53:52

Can’t say anything bad about this place but it’s not up to par with let say Poke Bar or Sweetfin Poke.

Review №99

2017-10-15 20:45:32

Ridiculously good. I wish I lived closer. I would eat here every day.

Review №100

2020-03-01 00:56:09

Always fresh fish, fast and excellent customer service.

Review №101

2019-01-21 02:18:50

My daughter loves this place. .sushi is fresh

Review №102

2017-02-19 21:03:22

I was happy to know theres Poke in Van Nuys! Amazing food!

Review №103

2016-12-28 17:43:30

Great find in Van nuys! So happy they have poke in this neighborhood!!

Review №104

2021-06-27 21:11:07

Best poke ever good customer service 🙂

Review №105

2018-01-10 00:28:20

Great Poke! Great delivery! Decent prices too!

Review №106

2021-06-04 21:29:54

Very fresh, and the staff is super friendly.

Review №107

2017-05-16 22:34:38

Great food the large is a feast very tasty

Review №108

2017-05-04 02:13:37

Good food and price us fair.

Review №109

2021-12-27 03:28:33

Best poke i’ve had in a while

Review №110

2019-08-17 19:29:52

First time having poke, this place was great

Review №111

2017-07-24 19:37:23

Great and fresh food, def a must.

Review №112

2019-06-17 22:10:59

Food was delicious, friendly employees

Review №113

2021-07-03 06:42:58

Subway but poke style. 5 stars

Review №114

2019-12-19 00:43:06

Fresh and very welcoming! Props to staff.

Review №115

2017-07-26 21:46:09

Best poke around. Always something new and exciting.

Review №116

2017-05-30 18:52:01

Excellent... my new favorite poke spot

Review №117

2018-06-04 05:59:37

Great food for an affordable price

Review №118

2019-08-18 19:50:51

Great poke, good value

Review №119

2019-04-13 06:49:09

Potions are quite big everything fresh

Review №120

2017-02-25 23:56:02

Great price! Great food!

Review №121

2019-05-30 03:27:12

Love it. Not too pricey...

Review №122

2018-12-25 19:50:11

Did not like it cause its not my thing.

Review №123

2018-04-29 04:07:49

Lunch time will experience long lines

Review №124

2021-08-03 17:25:04

I love their delicacies.

Review №125

2020-08-14 23:20:34

Amazing!!! Fresh! Generous portions!!

Review №126

2019-12-05 22:49:57

Delicious. Fresh. Clean. Satisfying

Review №127

2021-09-22 22:20:55

Good food

Review №128

2018-06-20 00:00:50

Love the macarons and the poke!

Review №129

2021-06-27 21:22:58

Best poke the guys here amazing

Review №130

2020-07-16 03:58:36

Great service friendly staff

Review №131

2020-08-29 18:21:18

Was great, recommend it 10/10

Review №132

2019-07-20 04:26:45

Best poke in LA

Review №133

2019-02-23 02:35:20

Great food!

Review №134

2019-05-14 15:51:21

Was good

Review №135

2019-10-03 04:15:57

Yummy.

Review №136

2018-10-17 23:26:52

Excellent food!

Review №137

2019-03-16 19:42:03

Great poke place.

Review №138

2021-01-28 01:02:31

Amazing food yo

Review №139

2020-08-19 18:40:17

Good and fresh

Review №140

2020-02-06 19:32:38

Impeccable service :)

Review №141

2020-02-18 22:08:59

Fresh and clean

Review №142

2019-09-07 21:02:44

Fresh

Review №143

2019-02-14 01:21:10

Love this place!

Review №144

2018-10-01 04:21:45

Nice Fresh

Review №145

2019-06-19 00:46:35

Very clean

Review №146

2020-02-05 04:02:25

Amazing poke 😍

Review №147

2019-04-09 14:12:51

Excellent!

Review №148

2019-05-12 04:42:51

Great poke

Review №149

2018-07-04 05:14:51

Big bowls.

Review №150

2021-04-20 22:11:08

Love to eat

Review №151

2018-01-06 01:15:27

Deliscious

Review №152

2019-06-21 03:29:08

Great food

Review №153

2020-06-03 21:35:33

Good

Review №154

2020-08-08 04:07:36

Excellent, I recommend it 100%, friendly people, family friendly

Review №155

2019-12-14 15:58:36

Very delicious food, I recommend it

Review №156

2019-02-06 23:28:30

Good service

Review №157

2019-06-13 00:24:10

Spectacular