Fresh Pacific Bowls Fast Fun Vibes

Far east meets the west coast

Hawaiian poke tradition blended with Californian freshness and Japanese precision

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Three Pillars of Experience

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Food

Pacific Bowl Bar

Build-your-own poke bowls with fresh, sustainable ingredients. From ahi tuna to teriyaki tofu, every bowl tells a story of freshness and flavor.

  • Locally sourced produce
  • MSC-certified sustainable fish
  • Plant-forward options
  • Zero-waste kitchen
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Play

Ping Pong While You Wait

Turn waiting time into playtime. Challenge your friends to a match while your fresh bowl is being prepared.

  • Free-to-use table
  • Community tournaments
  • Social atmosphere
  • Fun for all ages
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Refresh

Self-Serve Vending

Japanese drink machine featuring Ramune, Calpico, matcha cans, and local craft sodas. QR-code payment for easy access.

  • Japanese specialty drinks
  • Local craft sodas
  • Contactless payment
  • Unique selection

Our Story

Poke Express is more than a mealβ€”it's a fresh, fun, and responsible eating experience.

Founded by Roman Ghale, whose 25-year luxury hospitality background ensures operational excellence, we bring together the best of Hawaiian tradition, Californian innovation, and Japanese precision.

Our Values

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Freshness

Daily prep, local sourcing

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Sustainability

Minimum waste, plant-forward

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Community

Playful, welcoming, inclusive

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Transparency

Clear sourcing, open kitchen

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Joy

Great food should be fun

Fresh ingredients, sustainable sourcing

The Poke Express Experience

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Order Your Bowl

Choose from our signature bowls or build your own masterpiece with fresh, sustainable ingredients

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Play Ping Pong

Grab a paddle and challenge your friends while your bowl is being prepared fresh

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Grab a Drink

Browse our Japanese vending machine for unique drinks with easy QR-code payment

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Enjoy!

Savor your fresh Pacific bowl in our vibrant, community-focused space

Committed to Sustainability

We believe great food shouldn't cost the earth

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Zero-Waste Kitchen

Fish trim becomes tomorrow's poke, veg scraps turn into stocks and sauces. Less than 5% food waste.

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Local & Sustainable

Daily sourcing from Plymouth Fish Market and local Cornwall/Devon growers. MSC-certified seafood only.

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Compostable Packaging

100% home-compostable bowls, wooden cutlery, paper straws. No plastic, no compromise.

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Community Giving

Partnering with Too Good To Go to donate unsold food to local shelters.

Visit Us

πŸ“ Location

Plymouth Food Hall
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom

Coming soon to University of Plymouth campus!

πŸ• Hours

Thursday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

πŸ“§ Get in Touch

Email: hello@pokeexpress.co.uk

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