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Blu Poke Shed

90/100 (494 ratings)

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"Tasty poke bowl, generous portion. They use fresh & quality ingredients. Love how you can choose your proteins, base, and toppings...."

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"If you are after something healthy, fresh, and of high quality, then Blu is your perfect choice! Oh, they have super friendly staff too...."

Jade Lim

"I’ve never tried poké before and I was not disappointed when I chose to try it out here. The portion is generous, the staff who served me was..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Fresh, delicious, and sustainably sourced ingredients. Love their poke! And today they had a seafood chowder special. Hands down the best seafood..."

Jourdene Rosella

"Tried their vegan poke bowl via Uber eats- really yummy, decent serving. Added extra protein which was relish. Loved the flavour of the tofu. Will..."

ABC

"Delicious! Fresh ingredients, sizeable portion and perfect amounts of each ingredient to make it tasty& balanced right to the last bite!..."

Matt Jones

"Good service nice food and very clean. This place is only tiny so there isn’t always tables for everyone. Would recommend to all. Ample parking..."

Helen Gyde

"Excellent！ Lovely food especially the brown rice and miso soup. Tried the chicken one and the tofu one with friend. The staff were sooo nice. We..."

Chloeliliny

"We decided to go for two regular bowls - one with chicken and salmon, the other with prawn and tuna. I opted for all the available ingredient options..."

Vivian C

"Went to Blu Poké Shed on a sunny Monday morning and was really impressed! I enjoyed the friendly casual service and fresh fish that’s sustainably..."

Raymond Tiong

"I love this place! Ingredients are so fresh. You can choose any combinations of fresh sashimi, salad vegetables, toppings and sauces and it would all..."

Vaqara_Kana

"I love Blu Poke! I get a rice and salad base, their tuna and salmon, Sriracha mayo and the sesame sauce. It is the tastiest combo. Blu Poke keep it..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Rate a Poke Bowl. The people working here are super nice! The Poke is delish too (especially spicy salmon) but so loyal to Poke Poke in Takapuna...."

Bayley

"Definitely my favourite lunch spot. Love the fresh food and the friendly staff. So generous with portions and toppings. The Rambo chicken is my..."

Wil.goodinson3

"Great Summer spot!Hands down the best Poke out there! The extra toppings they provide free of charge are to die for. They use fresh fish not..."

Nicholas Mercieca

"I love this place. They always have fresh ingredients. The staff are always..."

Catherine

"The food here is always so fresh and yummy! There are so many delicious options and add-ons to suit anyone’s tastes (they even do vegan, vegetarian..."

Vix

"I’ve tried a lot of poke cafes and I would have to say this is the best one out of all the numerous ones I’ve tried! The food is always fresh!..."

Nawar

"Best poke I've ever had so far! Good vibe, really fresh food, proportion is very generous, friendly staff and their sauces are amazing. Highly..."

Soomin Bae

"The best poke bowls ever! I have been to a few other places to try them out and they do not even compare to Blu Poke Shed! I come here a few times a..."

M.V

"I've been hearing/reading about the poké bowls everywhere on social media lately, and I have wanted to try them for a while.Went here as it's..."

Verna Heremaia Hellesoe

"Friendly, fresh and reasonable price! Just one thing is that, it would be good if they have some more sauce options.. Other than that, I would visit..."

Baessoh

"We regularly pass the Blu Poke Shed in Rosedale and have noticed it is always reasonably busy, so this weekend we finally decided to try it out for..."

Lochbuie

"My colleagues have been to this place and said great things about this place :) not disappointed indeed.Ordered the medium Waikiki Sunrise with brown..."

CYYTee

"Good service and Good food. Another healthy lunch during working days. First time visited the Shed, order their original blu with brown rice. It’s..."

Me And Myfood

"◻ Great happy service◻ Well priced◻ Good portion sizeWell poke bowls seem to be the inthing, popped in here for a..."

Scott

"Delicious Meal Friendly StaffStaff who really care about the quality of the food. Clean Cafe Would recommend coming here to anyone looking for a..."

Genevieve Darlow

"Wish I took a picture! Not only do they look pretty, they taste awesome! The freshness of these bowls and the flavours make these better than any on..."

Panini T

"Blu Poke Shen, I cannot say I have had anything fresher for a lunchtime fix, well worth the trips over the bridge for a bowl of delicacy. Looking..."

Zhumato

"Interior is relaxing. The poke is delicious at a very reasonable price - I like that you can customize the poke to mix and match to your liking...."

Joon Jin

"Food: the fish is really fresh because they get their fish delivered daily and cut the fish as needed through out the day, so the fish doesn’t just..."

Shirlgt

"Sooo fresh and delicious, absolutely beautiful food and wonderful atmosphere. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly..."

Tahlia Yoo

"Basically my photos say it all! Went here on Saturday and the place was packed which is always a good sign. I got the Waikiki bowl and chose to have..."

Amelia Martin

"Newly opened eatery with the trending poké bowls! The meal itself is so vibrant and full of colour. It's healthy and delicious. It's full..."

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"Blu Poké Shed serves delicious fresh Poké, with fast friendly service and generous serving sizes. Had the Signature Blu which I’d recommend...."

Matt L

"This so worth a visit! I had the Waikiki bowl and the flavours exploded in my mouth. Fresh and crisp with a lot of tuna. The interior has a relaxed..."

Ronel Kapp

"Visited here on opening day. Received fantastic service and delicious food (IMO not enough places offer fresh tuna!). Prices are OK, small is enough..."

Dale

"Had poke take away to have at home with friends and the bowls were so fresh with great portions! Definitely come back for more..."

Young Joo Sally kim

"I had salmon poke, which comes with mango, seaweed salad and all other great stuff. Big portion, reasonable price ($18). When the guy asked me about..."

Joey Cheung

"Delicious, quality ingredients. Fast and welcoming..."

Anne

"Portion and price are good imo especially when compared to other Poke places. Owner have changed recently but quality is still good, if not..."

Peter Jiang

"Tasty poke bowls, portion of protein a bit small. The shop is clean, tidy and..."

Kin Cheung

"Awesome poke place. Each bowl is carefully crafted to your preferred veggies, fruits, choice of protein and sauces. Every bowl is like an artwork...."

Earl Pantaleon

"Fantastic! I ordered a bowl on Uber Eats and it was prepared and delivered quickly and perfectly. The food was incredibly fresh, artfully prepared,..."

Renae C. Greenman

"Amazinggggg!! Very tastey and super friendly service, good..."

ashlee black

"Love the chicken poke bowl, the ingredients are always fresh and delicious. Really generous sizes and decent prices. The staff are friendly and..."

Pk SMc

"Best poke in Auckland! I highly recommend this place as they serve fresh, high-quality bowls at a reasonable price with a decent portion..."

San Jung Go

"Food tasted healthy and great, although a bit heavier on rice. You have option for white or brown rice. Price was decent. Water was not..."

Hungry Teddy

"Love, love, LOVE Blu Poke Shed! Fresh, delicious, and sustainably sourced seafood and delectable ingredients! For this chilly weather, they even have..."

Jourdene Rosella Aguon

"It is total value for money any of the meals that you can buy here, definitely very affordable. The Poke Bowl is our go to and with either Salmon or..."

Barry

"Pleasantly surprised with the food, it is fresh and delicious, the raw fish is divine. The place is modestly decorated, simple yet elegant. Highly..."

Jenn Javier

Black Rice

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"Food variety and quality is excellent - the dumplings are homemade, sweet & sour pork isn't greasy or made with canned ingredients, duck is made..."

Imperius Malekith

"Lovely evening and great food! Would recommend trying this place..."

Tazyn Fini

"First time trying this place; couldn't fault a single thing! Quick, friendly service from knowledgeable staff. Food was outstanding and well priced...."

Carrie

"Decent food! Really enjoyed the hawker rolls, pad Thai, and the fried bananas! However the portions are very small and pricey for "large sharing..."

Hannah Suarez

"Went this restaurant at late night, love the food, and the staffs are so kindly here. And I strongly recommend you guys to try the black rice..."

Kytox61 K

"Amazing food. You won’t regret coming 😋we ordered the 4 small + 1 side small share. Super satisfied and the flavours are out of this world. The..."

Shontayne Hape

"Great food, awesome to see a good Asian fusion restaurant in Albany. The staff where really friendly and the food was great. Service..."

Harry Crawford

"I have been here twice and will continue to keep coming. The decors are very pretty with the flowers and fairylights. It is also very cosy. Food here..."

Diana Ngo

"Came here with my dad today. Didn't know they were Gold partners but got a couple of drinks free which was great.Their business lunch deals..."

FoodieBeast

"These Asian fusion dishes were delicious! We got the combo which comes with 4 small sharing dishes and 1 add on. We went for the asian greens as the..."

Moonpieeats

"The food was absolutely delicious! My friends and I went for dinner Tuesday night. We tried Szechuan pepper squid, Hawker rolls (to die for), wok..."

Vania

"Amazing service, great atmosphere. Probably the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been to. Heaters everywhere was so warm and comfortable. I got..."

Marie

"Nice restaurant food was cooked to perfection. Although it was a cold night the restaurant was warm within. We were greeted at the door by the..."

Marieanne

"Thanks team for making my experience good.Specially I requested for something that wasn't part of their menu and they managed to make custom..."

JPK

"Perfect place for our ladies night out. Cocktails were superb, can definitely recommend their Sangria - a work of art. Food is as delicious, with our..."

Juanine Montile

"I took my parents here for Mother's Day and I would recommend! The service was great, especially given the crowds of people that were flooding..."

Sam Rosser

"It’s in the restaurant hub in Albany. Great Asian fusion. So if you like to have some Asian flavours but not traditional Asian food, good place to..."

Jing

"First time dining at Black Rice Fusion Asian. Service is 10/10, Food is 10/10, Venue 10/10. Best experience yet. Definitely coming back for more...."

Jess

"Visited this place today for my mums birthday lunch. I love the atmosphere of the place and the food we ordered were Devine! I highly recommend to..."

Yvonne

"I haven't even finished my meal yet and I felt the need to post this! I've got an annoying friend that always sarcastically asks me "how good?!" and..."

Abbas Al-Murrani

"Went here for Valentine's Day and it was really good. The atmosphere and decor is really nice and the staff where great. We ordered the fried..."

Leslie Tan

"First time trying Asian Fusion at this place. Glad to report they did not disappoint. The food was perfect and good portion sizes. Waitress was..."

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"Lovely place, beautiful lights inside. Great cocktails! Food was good, great presentation and came out quickly. Favourite was the hawker roll, the..."

Alex Wadman

"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceFantastic Asian fusion Restaurant near Albany..."

곰정안

"This trendy looking place was serving amazing food and friendly staffs. Highly recommended to visit when you pass by Albany. Try the entree side..."

Se Yee Elser

"I went here a few weeks ago and had a great experience (was not a Zomato Gold memeber at the time) and I regretted that I didn’t save the photos of..."

Nicole Tran

"We ordered the package 5 for $59 and all of them were satisfying. The only downside was the size were a bit small. Althour our waiter told us that..."

LoveLims

"Good taste of Thai Fusion cuisine. Pork belly is very yummy with the mango salad. Very good idea and creation of food. The decor of restaurant is..."

LisaH

"Came for lunch with a friend after reading great reviews about this place. We were very surprised to be the only people in the restaurant, not..."

Helen Gyde

"Very flavoursome food! Good value for money and left feeling very full! recommend it to close friends and family. Loved the ambience, it’s quite..."

Kathleen.jumamoy

"Tried this place for lunch for the first time. The setting was very nice. We had their any 5 sharing dishes for $59. It's excellent value for the..."

Liza Cosme

"Had been looking forward to coming here for so long and it did not disappoint!!! So many delicious options on the menu, and great deals for bulk..."

Bayley

"My wife and I randomly googled and found this place. This was one of the best Asian fusion restaurants we were able to find in Albany..."

Shanika Wijerathna

"Absolutely divine! We chose to go with the 5 shared platters between 2 people rather than a main which for us was a great option. The favourite was..."

Lauren Ambags

"Great authentic Asian fusion restaurant. We had the $59 special which is 5 small plates to share. This is great value was of tasting many different..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"Came here for dinner the other day. Food were delicious, pork crakling was really good. Duck curry packed with flavours and oysters were fresh. The..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"love every dishes we have ordered especially the deserts, feel best deserts I had in Auckland. very charming cocktail as well. strongly recommended..."

Auckland Joyce

"Having heard great things about this restaurant and being on the same road as my office it seemed only logical it was time to give it a..."

Warren

"Had the laksa super bowl, 👍👍👍 very authentic and the pad Thai is not bad too....overall good, just a little pricey I reckon ☺️ very..."

Yen Lim

"Very delicious curry ，full of flavour，unlike some Thai restaurants here，you can taste the spice n fragrance，great ingredients with big chunks..."

Sindy Lee

"This restaurant had a modern and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a nice dinner, lunch or a special occasion. We had the flying tiger, the duck..."

Elisa Soerjadi

"This place is beautiful. The vibe offered was chill and cozy with cute indoor as well as outdoor design (somewhat felt like we were in our backyard..."

KING

"Lovely restaurant~~ food was very nice! I love the fish most!!! And also the banana dessert with my favorite matcha ice cream was delicious. They..."

Vvicky Zhang

"Was invited for a Zomato Foodie Event at Black Rice to try their Banquet Menu! This beautifully decorated Chinese and Thai Fusion..."

Oksana Zhang

"My partner and I were lucky enough to be a part of the Zomato meet up at Black Rice last week. It’s not often we head over the shore for a week..."

HJ

"One of the better restaurants in the area. Sitting between dozens of restaurants, this place stands out to move closer to Asian fusion and..."

Tony Ma

"The best part of the food was the presentation. It was impeccable. Black Rice truly gives you a 'fusion' feel with authentic flavours from different..."

Adarsh Chaturvedee

"On behalf of my boyfriend: Of all the dishes we ordered tonight, the duck curry and oysters were the most memorable. The duck..."

Real Slug

"Came here for my birthday dinner. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. We ordered the vegetarian pad Thai, yellow duck curry, flying tiger and..."

Lisa Yang

"Great food, which is delicious and was very quickly delivered to our table after ordering. Friendly staff. Highly recommended, and will definitely be..."

Stephen Tan

"I had dinner here with my son and we were very impressed and will definitely go back. We had Takoyaki, dumplings, triple cooked pork belly, roast..."

Suzanne Burge

"bring the family here for dinner, very nice eye fillet, kids love the fried chicken. just the lamb is a bit..."

Yang Li

"Dined here with a friend and we were very pleased with the quality of the food and the service. We went for the dumplings, Crispy Sichuan Chicken,..."

Dr Brett Heagren

"The food was good but nothing really blew me away EXCEPT for the king oyster mushrooms. This was actually recommended to us by the staff and it was..."

Kylie Huang

"Good for an evening out. Delicious food and fast service. The place is very popular with the locals so please do book in advance. Parking could be a..."

Bob Thomas

"Loved the food, nice ambience and the service is impeccable. It is a bit pricey and serving is small but great experience over all. Booking is..."

Jenn Javier

"Amazing place to eat, staff are super friendly and wow the Sizzling Beef Eye fillet is delicious!!! 😁🍛 The pork belly was also quite good 🥢..."

Michael Fraser

"Very impressed with the high standard of the dishes. Execution and presentation were excellent. Good menu selection and friendly service. Will..."

Paul Brandwood

"The dumplings here are homemade, they are juicy, fresh and delicious, as are the xiao long bao. The pork belly is also a specialty here. There are an..."

Lili Mann

"Was invited for a Zomato Foodie Event at Black Rice to try their Banquet Menu! This beautifully decorated Chinese and Thai Fusion restaurant is..."

Oksana Zhang

"Asian Fusion restaurant in Albany. Delicious food that tickles your taste buds. They have a Vegan menu, as well as many choices of meat dishes. There..."

William Lin

"Pandemic eat-out ... As recommended by friends, this is a must try eating place. Let bed the squid and takoyaki entree. The Black rice with truffle..."

Butch Jaca Rafols

"Great food, lovely service n venue. We had the Hawker roll, steamed pork buns and crispy snapper w apple cashew salad. Beautiful flavours n well..."

Amali Mardon

"Came here for the first time. Luckily it wasn't a busy night so we got our food pretty quick. Enjoyed the combination of 5 dishes for $54.- Fish..."

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