“ Ordered delivery and called first because my mom can't do spicy. They were so nice and even added an extra dressing on the side with a personalized message. The food and service is amazing, and in an authentic way. ”

“ One of my staple food spots throughout my undergraduate years at Berkeley!! Definitely an underrated spot as it is not super known or talked about and is a bit out the way if you are not near Downtown Berkeley, but I would go out of my way to come here whenever I was craving poke in Berkeley. My go-to order would be the yin yang poke bowl and would sub the half spicy ahi for the regular ahi poke. I love this bowl as I love the mango + salmon combination and the avocado + ahi combination. This bowl also tastes really clean and light, making it feel refreshing. The service is really nice. The woman at the counter is really friendly. I went back recently, which was a couple years after graduating, and recognized the same woman who still was as sweet as ever. The food does take a little bit to be made (maybe around 10 minutes), so if you are expecting to eat right after ordering, that would not be the case here. I swear the wait is worth it though for the poke here! I like how inside the restaurant, it is pretty quiet, which could be a bit rare in an area as chaotic and hustling as Berkeley. Overall, this is a great poke spot in Berkeley and is one of my favorite spots for a casual meal in Berkeley. ”

“ Quick service and great, fresh food. A lot of choices including plenty of vegetarian options and reasonable prices. ”

“ Had been a bit of a poke skeptic after some subpar bowls but was thoroughly impressed. Fresh ingredients and quick service. First time trying, will definitely be back ”

“ Quick service, a cute little shop. I had a salmon bowl and it was good. Fish tasted fresh. I wish I was able to pick toppings. Mainly a premade menu ”

“ Simply Bowl was one of the staples of my undergraduate. Would study in Li Ka Shing, or work on homework in Moffitt, then meander over to west side just for this place. - Beef Bulgogi Bowl: One of my favorites. Comes with a healthy side of veggies to keep my belly in check. The bulgogi isn't the softest and a little hard to chew though, so I'd personally recommend my all-time favorite (below). - Gyu Don: I really really missed Yoshinoya and this was the closest I could get in Berkeley, to my knowledge. The gyu don was delicious and a good portion, would recommend! Comes with a small topping of pickled ginger. As with most other restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the university, this is self-serve. There aren't "waitstaff" per se, but the staff is incredibly fast and efficient. For a "college town", this isn't the most budget option you can find, but I came here for a taste of home, so not bad for that :p Definitely worth giving it a shot! ”

“ Amazing!! First time here and every bite was just as pleasant and flavored as the one before. I got some sort of orange chicken and rice if i remember correctly ”

“ A little pricey but the quality of food is great. We got the Takoyaki, Spicy Tuna Bowl, and Shoyu Poke Bowl! Though the bowls aren't customizable like a typical poke spot, the flavors mashed well. It's a great spot to have a quick meal (: ”

“ WHHHHYYYY IS THE RICE HOT... LIKE HOT-OUT-OF-THE-COOKER HOT............. I don't know if this is common now, but I've always had poke rice cold, à la chirashi-- and now I'm finding that more and more places are serving poke with hot, regular rice, which heats the fish up to this uncomfortable lukewarm temperature. Am I tripping or is this standard now??? Anyways, Simply Bowl is one of these places. HOT ass rice, cold fish, lukewarm outcome. I actually think that their bowls aren't bad, I'm just not personally a fan of the hot rice combo. If that's your preference, this might be perfect for you. For COVID safety purposes, indoor seating has been tucked away, and all patrons/staff must wear masks. This is more of a walk in, walk out type of place (street parking is a nightmare), especially with how run-down the surrounding area is. Inside is fine. Service is quick + courteous. The menu is comprised of pre-set bowls, but the staff are more than happy to accommodate substitutions. ISLAND POKE SALAD BOWL (w/rice instead of greens): Huge servings + fresh ingredients. I would have liked more sauce to reintroduce more savory flavors, especially when plain, lukewarm raw fish + raw fruit is a little questionable, but otherwise fine. Pretty hearty. My bf, on the other hand, LOVED their hot dishes-- like the actual donburi, not the hot rice poke things. Same with their takoyaki. Those were addicting. I'd probably skip the poke and head straight for those next time. ”

“ I had visited this location years ago and it was the spot that introduced me to the fresh, lightweight deliciousness of poke. I have ventured in the world of poke after and have come back to this spot to try it again. I ordered the mango salmon poke bowl and takoyaki while my companion ordered the ahi tuna poke bowl. The raw fish itself is really fresh and good quality fish. The portion size was on the smaller end but considered average compared to other poke places in the Berkeley area. Salmon to mango ratio is 1:1. Lots of rice included. The takoyaki was solid. The exterior was crispy and the interior was soft. Don't expect a lot of octopus inside, there's usually one small piece of octopus per ball. Overall a pretty okay poke location. I would like to bring new friends who haven't tried poke here. ”