Blue Whale Poke Bar & Grill puts a new spin on the ol’ poke place. We are a couple of local guys serving up what we cook in our homes. We are bringing our tables to yours with dishes to excite everyone in the family. We draw influences from home cooking in the Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong, and China – all places where Blue Whales travel. We like to think of our Blue Whale, Bailey, traveling all over the world and bringing back cuisine to share. Our dishes are sustainably sourced and freshly prepared just for you.
Based on 94 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
70 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 458-3179
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Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Jocelyn Lewis
Great poke bowl. 3 scoops of meat came out to a little over $16, and was filling! Really nice patio sitting area outside also.
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Coy Tran
Now serving Korean food! Didn’t try though but their poke is pretty good. Regular is $14 for 3 scoops of fresh fish. Spam musubi is delicious and is made to order and warm $6 for 2.
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Brett Kho
I was actually not looking forward to this place having lived in Hawaii but it was actually a super solid meal and very satisfying. some of the fish is more fresh than the others but for the location and environment it was delicious. they just need more staff because it’s pretty slow
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Frank Sepulveda
Amazing options for my Poke Bowl. Coming from orlando we have so many poke places but nothing compares to this. Very fresh and great prices for the bowls. Would definitely come again. Cant wait to come back on vacation just to eat here. Also the employees are very helpful and help you if you don’t really know what to get.
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KC Leung
Great place in the food court at Hillsdale Shopping Mall,I ordered the tuna poke bowl with all the trimmings it was delicious!
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Livier Lo
This is my second time trying it! And haven’t been-satisfied. I’m a poke bowl lover & because it’s the only one around I give it. 2nd try…& I can totally said the ingredients aren’t fresh as I would like.
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A P
Quantity was surprisingly great, plus food quality was not bad.
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Xinxuan Kuang
Their Korean food is FRAUD. I ordered $16 short rib bowl and this was what I got. The portion is tiny and it looked NOTHING like the picture they show. I had to go back and asked if they gave me the wrong bowl but they said it was right. Then I asked why it did not look like the picture on the menu. A lady who claimed to be the manager came out of the kitchen, and said she was Korean, and I did not know how authentic Korean food looked like. It really upset me because – 1) I have been to tons of Korean restaurants owned by Korean speaking people, and I have visited Korea myself, and I never had short rib bowl like this. They all look like what’s on their menu. 2) If she thought the picture on the menu was not right, why would not she change it. Imagine if you go to McDonald, pointing at the picture and order a big Mac, and they give you a tiny hot dog? Yea they are both beef. 3) Her attitude was terrible and disrespectful.
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Timothy Joseph Sharkey II
I am always satisfied with anything I order. Healthy with flavor! To have this at a mall is awesome, and my goto. I go to just have lunch it’s worth it.
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Noel Graff
Prices were pretty expensive, but a classic poke bowl (without additional up-sale items like seaweed salad, avocado, etc) is pretty good. The spicy salmon in particular is nice and fresh. Scoops of fish portions are on the stingy side, but with the massive white rice portion they give you under all the toppings, can’t say you won’t leave there hungry. Service is always very friendly the few times I’ve gone back. Admittedly, this place and the Mexican place there are the best casual food court options.
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