Pokeworks - Irvine

I really enjoy poke and often visit several poke places in Irvine and Costa Mesa. The flavor at this location was fantastic, and the counter service was excellent. The only downside was the price; my fiancé and I ended up spending over $40. We did add guacamole to one bowl, but it still felt quite expensive. I might come back more often if the prices change. Update: Pokeworks made it right and turned my experience around, so I've revised my rating!

It was my first visit to this restaurant, and I can confidently say I've never had a better experience elsewhere. Sally was incredibly helpful, guiding me through every step of ordering my poke bowl. I will definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

It's amazing how stingy this company is with all of its ingredients. At 15 dollars for the cheapest bowl, it's not worth it. The food was okay, not great. Your better off going to Panda Express next door if you want vaguely Asian food. You'll get more foodat half the price.

My girlfriend and I are big fans of Poke, and we've tried it at many different places. Unfortunately, this location was our least favorite by far. The prices were a bit higher than usual, but the flavors were lacking. I ordered medium sauce, but it felt like I received none at all—after all, the sauce is the key component. Additionally, they didn't have as many crunchy toppings available as most Poke restaurants do. I definitely won't be ordering from here again; there are better options out there.

I had originally posted about this place being our favorite lite poké place around, but I, unfortunately, must update this review. My original rating was a 5 star, so keep that in mind. This place is no longer what it once was. The photos attachedwill show you why. The amount of food they give, for the price they charge is no longer worth it, in my opinion. The bowls usedto be filled and filling. Now, I have to eat this, and probably something else, just because I know this won 't satisfy. It 'ssad, really, because kale noodles are the best base, even though they cost extra. This meal cost me 15.95. Good thing I hadthe $5 reward for downloading their new app. I likely won 't return now, but sure wish I could. This is very, very disappointing.I know times are tough, but charging for every little thing now is not the way to keep my business.