Fresh ingredients
Reviews repeatedly describe the poke ingredients as fresh and high quality, with balanced flavours and generous portions.
Poke & Co - Emaar Square
Downtown Dubai
Poke & Co - Emaar Square is a casual restaurant in Downtown Dubai built around fresh, customizable poke bowls. Reviews also point to a broader menu, including the Taste Like Sushi signature bowl and a vegan Buddha bowl, making it useful for a quick office lunch or a lighter meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
284 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Build-your-own
You can build your own bowl, choosing the base, protein, sides, sauces and toppings rather than settling for one fixed combination.
Helpful choices
Staff guide first-time diners through sauces and bowl choices, including a successful roasted sesame alternative for a spicy-sauce issue.
Quick lunches
Several reviews describe quick service and bowls that work well for a workday lunch or takeout order.
Vegan option
The vegan Buddha bowl gives vegetarian diners a clearly identified option beyond the fish-based bowls.
Relaxing setting
Customers describe the space as clean, cozy and relaxing, with a comfortable atmosphere for dining in.
Non-fishy salmon
One diner specifically noted that the salmon in the Taste Like Sushi bowl did not taste fishy.
What to Eat at Poke & Co - Emaar Square How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Poke & Co - Emaar Square, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Poke & Co - Emaar Square got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Poke bowl Net +4
“I had amazing experience while ordering take out poke bowl , it was a super tasty meal. Thank you so much for delicious poke bowl.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had amazing experience while ordering take out poke bowl , it was a super tasty meal. Thank you so much for delicious poke bowl.”March 2025
“Poke & Co at Emaar Square is my go-to spot for fresh and delicious poke bowls. The ingredients are always high quality, and the flavors are amazing. A special shoutout to Rhea for her excellent customer service she was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!”March 2026
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Açaí bowl Net +1
“Great place to eat delicious poke bowl, açaí bowl and drink smoothie!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great place to eat delicious poke bowl, açaí bowl and drink smoothie!”March 2025
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Aloha bowl Net +1
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”March 2025
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American breakfast Net +1
“This place is one of a kind!!! They have a lot of food varieties, wherein you can choose from flavorful breakfast combos ( American breakfast ) and savory poke bowls ( Classic Salmon ). Added to it the knowledgeable staff who was very helpful in giving the information in regards to what are their most popular dishes. Keep it up guys!!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This place is one of a kind!!! They have a lot of food varieties, wherein you can choose from flavorful breakfast combos ( American breakfast ) and savory poke bowls ( Classic Salmon ). Added to it the knowledgeable staff who was very helpful in giving the information in regards to what are their most popular dishes. Keep it up guys!!!”March 2025
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Classic salmon Net +1
“This place is one of a kind!!! They have a lot of food varieties, wherein you can choose from flavorful breakfast combos ( American breakfast ) and savory poke bowls ( Classic Salmon ). Added to it the knowledgeable staff who was very helpful in giving the information in regards to what are their most popular dishes. Keep it up guys!!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This place is one of a kind!!! They have a lot of food varieties, wherein you can choose from flavorful breakfast combos ( American breakfast ) and savory poke bowls ( Classic Salmon ). Added to it the knowledgeable staff who was very helpful in giving the information in regards to what are their most popular dishes. Keep it up guys!!!”March 2025
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English breakfast Net +1
“Lovely English breakfast for just AED 29.”
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Review excerpts
“Lovely English breakfast for just AED 29.”April 2025
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Poke nachos Net +1
“I had poke nachos for late healthy lunch, and it was delicious! The crew are very friendly & i really enjoyed my meal. I am glad we have this healthy option in our office building (EMAAR square) ❤️”
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Review excerpts
“I had poke nachos for late healthy lunch, and it was delicious! The crew are very friendly & i really enjoyed my meal. I am glad we have this healthy option in our office building (EMAAR square) ❤️”July 2024
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Super veggie bowl Net +1
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”March 2025
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Taste like sushi Net +1
“All their foods are mouthwatering!!! But I'm really inlove with their Taste Like Sushi without a doubt. The incredible variety of flavors and texture. Highly recommended!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“All their foods are mouthwatering!!! But I'm really inlove with their Taste Like Sushi without a doubt. The incredible variety of flavors and texture. Highly recommended!!”March 2025
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Taste like sushi signature poke bowl Net +1
“I had the taste like sushi signature poke bowl and it was really nice ingredients seemed fresh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the taste like sushi signature poke bowl and it was really nice ingredients seemed fresh.”June 2025
Drinks 3
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Açaí kick smoothie Net +1
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”March 2025
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Coffee Net +1
“Amazing healthy food with lots of options. Coffee is very good as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing healthy food with lots of options. Coffee is very good as well.”March 2025
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Strawberry split smoothie Net +1
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Aloha bowl with greens base, super veggie bowl with Zucchini Noodles as a base, açaí kick smoothie, strawberry split smoothie. Everything was delicious! You can choose different size for your bowl what is very convenient.”March 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Turkish eggs Net −1
“Probably the worst turkish eggs I have had, if you can call it that. Badly poached eggs, staff reading recipe, took a v long time, and hastily put together. Overpriced and disappointing”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Probably the worst turkish eggs I have had, if you can call it that. Badly poached eggs, staff reading recipe, took a v long time, and hastily put together. Overpriced and disappointing”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask about sauces. If you are unsure what to choose, ask for sauce guidance; one diner found the recommended dressing complemented the meal.
Avoid peak lunch. Arrive before the busiest lunch period if you are on a tight schedule, as reviews mention overcrowding and possible waits.
Check spicy sauce. Ask about the sauce on the Classic Salmon before ordering; it normally came with spicy sauce for one customer.
Try breakfast. Late risers can use the English breakfast service, which one review says runs until 11.30am.
Allow parking. If driving, factor in the reported Emaar Square parking charge of AED 25 for the first hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emaar Square - Building #4 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Breakfast miss
One review found the Turkish eggs poorly poached, hastily assembled and slow to arrive.
Lunch crowds
The restaurant can become overcrowded at lunchtime, so waiting is possible during the busiest period.
Weak packaging
A takeaway customer liked the food but felt the packaging quality was poor.
Soy surcharge
One customer objected to being charged separately for a small soy sauce bottle.
Fish portion
A dissatisfied customer felt two meals were mostly salad and rice, with too little fish for the price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 29
English breakfast
“Lovely English breakfast for just AED 29”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Poke & Co - Emaar Square is a convenient Downtown Dubai stop for fresh, customisable bowls, especially if you want a quick workday lunch. You can build your own bowl, choose different sizes and select bases such as greens or zucchini noodles. The menu also reaches beyond standard poke: reviewers mention the Taste Like Sushi signature bowl, Classic Salmon, a vegan Buddha bowl and poke nachos.
Fresh ingredients are the strongest theme in the feedback. One diner said the salmon in the Taste Like Sushi bowl was not fishy, while others liked the wide range of sauces and toppings. Staff are often praised for helping newcomers choose a dressing, and the roasted sesame sauce worked well for someone who could not have the spicy sauce on Classic Salmon.
The clean, relaxing setting suits a casual dine-in meal, and takeaway is available, though one customer found the packaging flimsy. Vegetarian diners have a named vegan option, but a separate review complained that two meals costing 130 were mostly salad and rice with too little fish. Lunch can get overcrowded, so arrive early if time matters.
30am, with one customer reporting an English breakfast at AED 29. Drivers should also note the reported Emaar Square parking charge of 25aed for the first hour.