Poke-man - Merrillville

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You have the option of using self-order kiosks or ordering directly at the counter. They provide you with a menu to check off what you'd like (I took mine to my table to fill it out). After that, you simply bring it back to the counter, where they enter your order and give you a number. I tried the traditional Ahi Poke, and all I can say is it was absolutely delicious! Having lived in Hawaii for ten years, it truly felt like I was back on the islands. I've sampled other Ahi Poke and even tried to make my own, but nothing compared to this. And don’t forget to try the bubble tea—it's so good!

This is hands down the best boba I've ever tasted. The Poke bowls are incredibly unique and delicious, making it well worth the price. The service is consistently quick, and the staff is always polite and friendly. I've tried boba from places outside of Indiana, but nothing compares to Pokeman. The ingredients are always very fresh, and I highly recommend visiting this place with friends.

I impulsively decided to try this place while passing through town, and I was really happy with my choice! The taro bubble tea was excellent. I ordered the salmon mango poke bowl, and it delighted my taste buds with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors. Even though I hadn't eaten earlier in the day, I couldn't finish the entire bowl. I would definitely recommend it! The service was good too—simple and straightforward, which I appreciated.

I was never a fan of poké until I tried it from this place. I even got my fiancé to give it a shot, and now we're both craving it more than traditional sushi, which we never thought would happen. The portion sizes are impressive for just $13 to $15—especially when a single signature sushi roll costs about the same! We're already planning to come back in a few days. Plus, I've discovered that my favorite taro drink is from here now.

I haven't spent much time in Merrillville lately, so I decided to try something different. POKE-MAN is a delightful spot just off US-30 that offers a wide variety of options for creating your own dish. I opted for a bowl that included tofu, tofu skins, sweet onion, jalapeño, red onion, red cabbage, shredded carrots, sweet corn, bell pepper, shredded nori, and green onions. This is just a small selection from their extensive menu, which even features unique choices like snow crab and BBQ eel. As for drinks, they have a range of milk bubble teas, fruit teas, and fruity slushies. I tried the Strawberry Fruit Slushie, which was truly refreshing after a long day. I would describe its texture as a mix between a smoothie and a slush, making it a very enjoyable drink. With such easy and healthy options available, I can definitely see myself returning the next time I’m in the area.