Hula Poke in New York

1028 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States

★★★★★
(183 reviews)
Categories: Sushi restaurant Fast food restaurant Poke bar

About

Specialized at Hawaiian Cuisine. Poke Salad, Poke Bowl, and Sushi Burritos.

Address
1028 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
Plus Code
R23P+9F New York, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business 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

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Comfort food Healthy options Quick bite
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Trendy
Crowd
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
183 reviews

Most Mentioned

price (22) protein (13) burrito (7) toppings (5) spicy tuna (4) healthy (3) tempura shrimp (3) eel (3) cathedral (2) scoop (2)
5 stars
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★★★★★
November 16, 2024

Awesome place. Guys was super nice. My daughter and her got free bags of spicy Cheetos. Great service!

★★★★★
September 18, 2024

Great poke! Super fresh ingredients and lots of toppings. Best uptown poke I’ve tried . Been going here for years and quality hasn’t gone down

★★★★★
July 11, 2023

friendly staff and the food is tasty. The price is also good. my go to hangout spot with my sisters

★★★★★
July 1, 2023

Highly recommend! I was hungry after work so I stopped by Hula Poke for dinner. The workers were extremely polite and helpful. They helped me every step of the way through creating my poke bowl. I ordered the two scoop bowl with salmon and tuna, they were so fresh! The toppings, especially the seaweed salad, was refreshing and light. Also, the atmosphere of this place is out of this world. Calm music played in the background and a nice spacious seating area allowed for a great meal. My first time here is amazing and I will be back soon!

★★★★★
April 26, 2023

Lots of high-quality, customizable toppings that you don’t have to pay extra for. The shrimp tempura is crispy. A good price for how much you’re getting.

★★★★★
March 19, 2023

Found this place poppin' with a lot of people ordering and so we decided to eat some poke as well. We created our own poke, don't ask me what we put in there. We just kept adding to the bowl. However, all I know is that our proteins were spicy salmon and spicy tuna which were nicely tasty and spicy! All the ingredients were fresh and definitely will come back again.

★★★
October 10, 2022

Love the variety of toppings that were at no extra cost. I wish they were a little more generous with the protein. It was a neat place and the staff was friendly. This location is also convenient so I will be coming back soon!

★★★
May 29, 2022

Not bad poke and price is ok my only issue is the amount of protein they provide you - 3 tiny scoops only for nearly $17. If they increased it or had an option for 5 scoops happy to pay on menu I’d give them a 5.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Friendly staff and great service

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

They have bubble tea and poke bowls. Bubble tea around $6 and poke bowl is $13-15 depending on protein amount.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

thank you for the great meal and great environment good people honest and genuine

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

After visiting the nearby cathedral, it suddenly started raining, so we went to a nearby restaurant and had a delicious meal so I couldnt take a photo. The ingredients are fresh and the taste is excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Quick, delicious & close to home!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Fresh, great variety and options, delicious.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I tried the sushi burrito for the first time and it was amazing. The inside is very calm and relaxing and the staff were all very friendly.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Love this place! The portions are very generous, fresh fish and a lot of options to choose from

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The clerk can speak Chinese, which is pretty good, and the portions are generous.

★★
June 22, 2024

For 15$, at least give your customers a reasonable amount of protein. For the 3 proteins, they gave me one tempura shrimp cut in 3 pieces, tiny scoop of spicy tuna, and 2 crab sticks. Didn t even give a generous bonito flakes. Literally a pinch of bonito flakes was given to me.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Both Bowls and Sushi Burritos are equally delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best sushi burritos Ive ever had

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing! Fresh fish and toppings!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My son and I were on a way to eat at a different place when we spotted Hula Poke. Upon entering, the atmosphere is nothing crazy or fancy. Its not necessarily a bad thing. The options are simple... but the taste and freshness... will definitely put a smile on your face. The sushi burrito was delicious. As my son said, it fills you up with a clean satisfaction. The options are limited, but the combination is endless. A must visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this place! Food is excellent although it is a bit pricey.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I felt sick a few hours after eating here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I would recommend. Great fresh and low priced very quick in and out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing. I order from Hula 1-2 times a week. Their portions are great (not itty bitty like most poke places) and the fish always tastes fresh. And they have a big assortment of toppings!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was okay, I expected more for the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I LOVED the poke salmon burrito . Something i would want to come back and eat everyday. Super fresh and great service. Will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So freaking good. The ahi tuna turnt up higher than lil Wayne on crunk juice. I m telling you I was a walking hard on after strapping into this rocket and feeling the Gs. Eat here if you want to. If you don t; your loss. Manhattan sucks, but at least the food at Hula rips

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A mixed bag, you must choose to make your own dish and while the choices are extensive, each selection may not be the best.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food great portion and great price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good address for hearty poke at an affordable price

★★★
December 22, 2022

Its okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Customized my own poke bowl with 2 proteins (tuna & salmon). Love how they let you be free and choose almost as much or as little toppings, sauces, etc. My order catered to me and it was so delicious . I finished every last drop. This place is somewhat close my home and my now husband used to come here a lot, but havent since before the pandemic. This is the first time ordering again post pandemic and I forgot how much miss this place. Majority of the time the ingredients are fresh and just right. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Hula Poke never misses. In store, the staff is always friendly and efficient, and for online orders, delivery is prompt and the food arrives in perfect condition. The facility is extremely clean and fresh, and while Ive never sat in to dine, theres always plenty of seating open. Hula Poke is always my first choice for fresh, healthy food on the go!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is always fresh and high quality. Good portion size for price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome Poke! Love coming here with my friends after school. Its perfect for a girl like me who doesnt like raw fish, because they have a couple substitutes (chicken and tofu). There are many assorted toppings and the food just exceeds my expectations! The atmosphere is also very nice, and the staff are very helpful and kind. Come here when visiting the Upper West Side!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I like the various options for the poke bowls, for example this is one of the few places where you can add cooked eel. They also have cool Japanese novelty drinks.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best poke in the upper west side. The portions and options are incredible and truly worth the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent customer service and good food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The staff is great and the food is fresh! Its a little pricey for lunch but its a great occasional treat! Vegetarian options: Tofu is a protein option. Kid-friendliness: Casual dining

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good, should have asked for less sauce

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Usually, I place a Seamless order and pick it up. Always quick, correct, and ready. Dining in, the experience is much of the same. Bowl was assembled quickly, accurately, and youre eating delicious food in minutes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice spot for a quick lunch, extremely clean and very effective and polite staff! The fish was very fresh and all the toppings too! Super recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Been there twice: 5 stars, no less. Tasty food, good portions, clean restaurant, friendly staff. The poke samurai is legendary!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

3.5 stars. The service was good and the food was tasty. There was a lot of rice (no surprise) in the custom eel poke bowl. A hit more expensive than Id like but if it means that they dont have to raise prices frequently, thats ok.

★★★
December 22, 2022

It s fine, nothing special

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good poke. Comfy and spacious seating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome place for poke with unlimited choices of toppings. The 2 protein choice offered a decent amount of fish. The staff were also very nice and friendly. Worth the money for a healthy and filling meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A place to eat healthy, the staff is very friendly and efficient. Dietary restrictions: If you are allergic or intolerant to gluten or lactose, or both, you can find several options, even in desserts.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best poke spot in the city, hands down. My favorite is the eel!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Its just okay. Not sure why it has a high rating. The music is so loud you cant hear what the people are saying behind the counter. The protein portion is quite small. There is nothing really special about this place to be honest.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was amazing!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good and tasty poke, excellent portions for the price, nice and kind. Excellent experience for a quick and healthy lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

DELICIOUS FOOD . Its fresh and many varieties to choose from. This is the Best Poke bowl Ive ever had and Ive had Poke bowls from different places including states.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I get the Geisha Crunch bowl every time. In the comments, I ask for spinach as a base instead of rice and they do it without issue. Love it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love the food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Im new to US and after days of unhealthy food, I tried this place. Im so content with their food. Its a balanced diet, not too salty or too much carbohydrates unlike average resturants in NYC. The only thing is their price is on the expensive side. I wish they had some kind of reward system for people who buy often from them.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Quality fish and great selection of toppings for custom poke bowls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best poke on yours

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I placed the order on Uber eats 10 mins before the last order time (7:35pm), restaurant closed at 8pm. Hula poke accepted my order. However, I ve been waiting for almost an hour for my order to come. Then I got contacted by the delivery guy said the restaurant is closed at 8:30pm! The poor guy is waiting out the restaurant to pick up my order and no body it there!! I want to support the local business and this is what I got in a return???? If you re not able to fulfill my order why you accept it????!!!!! WORST RESTAURANT EVER!!!!!

★★
December 22, 2021

WELL, my salmon poke bowl either entirely didn t have any fish in it or I just got smooshed salmon-flavored paste. Couldn t tell sauce from salmon paste. Only refraining from giving 1 Star bc ingredients otherwise we re pretty good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good place

★★
December 22, 2021

It was all good until a guy working in the store yelled at you for taking delivery bag that belongs to you. Never went ever since. Should teach staff how to treat customer nicely.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is great. However, I order delivery only (via Ubereats) and one out of every three times I order my poke bowl is completely devoid of any poke. If I just wanted a salad with no fish I would make that at home rather than spend $20 on it. How do you forget the poke in a poke bowl? This has happened multiple times so I will not be ordering delivery from here anymore. If I am ever in the area I will just go there in person. Unfortunately, you have lost a regular customer.

December 22, 2021

Customer service was horrible. While waiting for them to pull the ingredients for my order they served minimum 10 people before me. I didn t mind waiting but it was the manager s disgusting attitude that sent me over. I asked for sushi burritos and they had already started making sushi bowls. I requested that my order be corrected and the manager refused claiming that sushi burritos and sushi bowls are the same thing. Just rude. Not going back. The food is not worth bad service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This place is so good!! Everything is so fresh, love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fresh and high quality food with great price. Everyone should have a try.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

favorite local spot, very friendly staff and tasty ingredients

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good poke! There isnt much to say, I found the staff friendly and the food was tasty and what I expected from a poke ball. One thing that would have made it slightly better would have been to use fresh pinaple. Nonetheless it was great and I enjoyed my food. Watchout, the spicy tuna is really spicy, not slightly, which I think is great. Overal Ill visit again and recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I love this place and come here about once a week. The staff has gotten to know me, and best of all, they ALL seem to remember the nuances and specifics regarding my order (I usually order the same thing every time). The restaurant is always clean and the offerings and portions are consistently fresh and fantastic. I highly recommend this place for poke or a sushi burrito!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food here is fresh and delicious and served up quick. I bought the tempura shrimp, boiled shrimp, cucumbers, red cabbage, shredded carrots, crab salad, Seaweed salad, nori, mango, and pineapple over white rice with siracha mayo. I love this place and I eat here three times per week.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Foods were very healthy Lots of veggies for buffet.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This poke is always reliable and delicious, but the protein scoops are ridiculously tiny for what they charge

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The Hawaiian Classic was delicious and sweet. New go to for Poke in the area.

★★
December 22, 2021

I got the spicy tuna and spicy salmon poke. The amount of salmon and tuna was so tiny that I literally thought they forgot to add it. It took me a moment to realize the quarter sized pink thing on the side of the bowl was the protein. This was a first and a last for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious delicious delicious have ordered here twice. Super fresh and simply great

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great place with great food!

★★★★
December 22, 2020

I like this place and eat here often. Its a no frills joint for poke bowls and sushi burritos. I always get the burrito, and they always accommodate my request to go easy on the rice. Good sushi burrito filling options and the quality and portion sizes are good and consistent. The place is clean and theres a nice view of the cathedral across the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best ramen soup...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fresh delightful food, very reasonable price! Ive been to a couple of poke bowl places and this one is the best for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

It was nice and peaceful at the time I went but even when more customers came it was still a nice setting. The poke is delicious and will most definitely come again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Perfect for a quick bite. Very fast and delicious food at grest prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best poke around. Im so glad this place opened back up!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great poke, my only comment is that the house sauce is too sweet.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Toppings were very interesting and they have a great variety. However the fish s portion was so small. I had three scoops of fish and barely tasted any.. so not sure how fresh the fish tasted

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best poke in NYC in my opinion. Unlimited toppings and great selection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best poke served by great people. Keep up the good work

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food and great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Hula Poke is my favorite spot for lunch. The people that work there are great and quite generous when preparing your meal. The food is great and the atmosphere is welcoming as it is, but they continue to find ways to improve. Most recently, they started serving ramen. I haven t tried it yet because I like the poke bowls so much, but I ll get to it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Cheap, delicious and healthy, and the service is also very good! !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The children love it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fresh and tasty pokes and service is also good. Priced at Morningside Height Level.

December 22, 2019

One of the worst dining experience in new york... I ordered a Ramen and waited for nearly half an hour without any food served and the staff simply said SHE HAD NO IDEA :) So I left :) Will never ever come to this place again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We like Hula!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Cheap, tasteful and generous!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Kind personnel

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The poke balls are delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

First time ordering from Hula Poke - created my own Sushi Burrito. Ingredients were fresh and delicious! If I knew how scrumptious it would had been ... I would had ordered TWO!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Had a poke bowl to go and was not deceived. The ingredients were very fresh and the poke tasty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Enjoyed the salad bowl

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Really yummy poke, for a great price! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

One of the best poke places in Manhattan! Has a much larger variety of proteins than most places!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food is great, buy 9 get the 10th free cards are awesome.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Rice is a tad off tasting. Portions are small for similar pricing compared to restaurants in Chelsea, East Village and FiDi. $10.95 for 2 scoops of protein or $12.95 for 3.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good for lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good comfy little place, great sushi burritos, great poke bowls good price a most definitely try you wont be disappointed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Choose your protein and picking your toppings + sauce. This place is pretty much exactly what youd expect. Its totally okay, especially for a quick meal. There is a bowl or a burrito option and if you pick the bowl you can really pile it up with toppings at no extra charge. The place has a student vibe. Theres water you can help yourself too. The restroom is clean. The staff is friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

My new favorite restaurant. Fresh, delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good quality cheap poke. Wish they would give you a little more fish or rice at least to make it more filling.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Awesome place and they let me know what options were gluten free!!!