Poke to The Max

Dmitry Prokazov

I took a Poke Salad, it was like $18 plus taxes. Service is fast, portion is big, everything is fresh and tasty:) I definitely stopping by next time I’m in SFO :)

Neo Jing Ci

I had the breakfast fried rice. The portion was huge and the food was good. I substituted the vegan sausage, it was made of black bean and I wasn't a huge fan of it, but it was decent

Joel Scott

Kiosk ordering lets you fine tune the ingredients. Early brunch at 11am on a weekday. Waited less than 5 minutes. Delicious food. Large portions. Recommended!!

Ben Geithner

Solid poke bowl. Order took 5 minutes to come out. Convenient ordering system. Hope Harry Li gives these guys a second chance. No line, 7:30pm. Kitchen seemed competent.

Angely

Probably one of the more expensive options at SFO, but honestly, just the right flavors, veggies, carbs, and proteins to satisfy this exhausted traveler.

I’m very picky when it comes to fresh fish, was definitely fresh. Good protein portion. A bit Expensive but it’s poke and we’re at an airport, so not to bad

Tmima Abrams

I’m very picky when it comes to fresh fish, was definitely fresh. Good protein portion. A bit Expensive but it’s poke and we’re at an airport, so not to bad

We stopped in for some Spam Musubi just before we took off for home. The staff were polite and the food was a nice change from the normal fare we would get at an airport before flying. Portion sizes are decent but the price was much higher than what I would say it was worth in retrospect. That said, the food was excellent and flavourful.

Good-sized portions of fish and rice that filled me up. Free add-ons except for select items like avocado, so you can actually add quite a lot to your bowl. The poké is really fresh-tasting. The mac salad was a little too vinegar-y for my taste. Poké comes with a side salad of greens that is meh. I wish I had gotten the taro mochi brownie!! Quick service, can order in-line or at the touch screens. Less than ten minute wait, which was pretty good. Some limited seating available.

If you’re passing through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and need a quick but hearty meal, Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max is a decent option for island-style comfort food. I tried the Loco Moco, and while it was okay, it didn’t quite hit the mark. The beef patty was decent, but the gravy lacked depth, and the overall dish felt a bit underwhelming compared to a truly great Loco Moco. It wasn’t bad, but I’ve had better. On the other hand, the Garlic Chicken was a standout. The crispy, golden-brown pieces were coated in a flavorful garlicky glaze that was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Paired with rice and mac salad, this dish made up for the lackluster Loco Moco and is definitely something I’d order again. For an airport meal, Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max offers solid Hawaiian flavors with quick service, making it a convenient option for a layover. Stick to the Garlic Chicken or other plate lunches for the best experience!

Tim W.

We stopped in for some Spam Musubi just before we took off for home. The staff were polite and the food was a nice change from the normal fare we would get at an airport before flying. Portion sizes are decent but the price was much higher than what I would say it was worth in retrospect. That said, the food was excellent and flavourful.

Turnipboys

Good-sized portions of fish and rice that filled me up. Free add-ons except for select items like avocado, so you can actually add quite a lot to your bowl. The poké is really fresh-tasting. The mac salad was a little too vinegar-y for my taste. Poké comes with a side salad of greens that is meh. I wish I had gotten the taro mochi brownie!! Quick service, can order in-line or at the touch screens. Less than ten minute wait, which was pretty good. Some limited seating available.

Jobie Alcaraz

If you’re passing through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and need a quick but hearty meal, Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max is a decent option for island-style comfort food. I tried the Loco Moco, and while it was okay, it didn’t quite hit the mark. The beef patty was decent, but the gravy lacked depth, and the overall dish felt a bit underwhelming compared to a truly great Loco Moco. It wasn’t bad, but I’ve had better. On the other hand, the Garlic Chicken was a standout. The crispy, golden-brown pieces were coated in a flavorful garlicky glaze that was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Paired with rice and mac salad, this dish made up for the lackluster Loco Moco and is definitely something I’d order again. For an airport meal, Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max offers solid Hawaiian flavors with quick service, making it a convenient option for a layover. Stick to the Garlic Chicken or other plate lunches for the best experience!

Food here was okay. Price is pretty high for what you are getting. I guess I was hoping for amazing food and when it was just alright I was a little disappointed. For the airport it was okay but it was pretty slow and I think I would try another place next time.

The poke bowl tasted good and the salmon was fresh but this is a bad value for $25. Don’t be tempted to add avocado for +$3 as you just get a couple slivers.

Travis Rudd

Food here was okay. Price is pretty high for what you are getting. I guess I was hoping for amazing food and when it was just alright I was a little disappointed. For the airport it was okay but it was pretty slow and I think I would try another place next time.

Hilary Mantikas

The poke bowl tasted good and the salmon was fresh but this is a bad value for $25. Don’t be tempted to add avocado for +$3 as you just get a couple slivers.

Christine Hofer

I appreciate a quick, healthy option at the airport, but as far as poke places go this is a miss. It is not the choose your own options as you go type place. I ordered the poke salad and there’s very few choices or edits that can be made. The poke is tasty, but the salad is dry and without any seasoning. It’s missing so many of the yummy textures and flavors that a poke bowl or salad would normally allow me to choose.

Overpriced food. Beef rib gave me a pretty good jaw workout trying to hack at it. But it is quite well seasoned. They'll also ask you to tip despite being counter service, so just click "Custom".

Mediocre at best and charging $3 for a small slice of avocado is robbery. I understand airport markups but at least have the decency to provide an adequate portion… Unless you’re traveling for business, I’d recommend eating somewhere else

Z -

Overpriced food. Beef rib gave me a pretty good jaw workout trying to hack at it. But it is quite well seasoned. They'll also ask you to tip despite being counter service, so just click "Custom".

Bill

Mediocre at best and charging $3 for a small slice of avocado is robbery. I understand airport markups but at least have the decency to provide an adequate portion… Unless you’re traveling for business, I’d recommend eating somewhere else

I just got the basic poke bowl. Rice is dry as hell and tasteless. The salmon is sad. Seasoning is ok. The salad is trash. Total rip off. And then I heard the cashier berating the coworker in front of me who called up my number.

The packaging was completely inadequate. The container leaked during transport, and by the time I reached the aircraft everything had spilled. I ended up having to throw away a $40 poke bowl that was ruined, which is unacceptable. I also explicitly requested no onions. That instruction was ignored, and when I pointed it out, the staff had to redo the order. Worse, instead of discarding the contaminated food, I watched them transfer it into another bowl. That was extremely unhygienic and disturbing. Given the level of carelessness and food-handling practices I witnessed, this place should not be operating. In a high-traffic area, it’s especially problematic that customers are exposed to this kind of experience without warning.

Julien Nakache

The packaging was completely inadequate. The container leaked during transport, and by the time I reached the aircraft everything had spilled. I ended up having to throw away a $40 poke bowl that was ruined, which is unacceptable. I also explicitly requested no onions. That instruction was ignored, and when I pointed it out, the staff had to redo the order. Worse, instead of discarding the contaminated food, I watched them transfer it into another bowl. That was extremely unhygienic and disturbing. Given the level of carelessness and food-handling practices I witnessed, this place should not be operating. In a high-traffic area, it’s especially problematic that customers are exposed to this kind of experience without warning.

V

I just got the basic poke bowl. Rice is dry as hell and tasteless. The salmon is sad. Seasoning is ok. The salad is trash. Total rip off. And then I heard the cashier berating the coworker in front of me who called up my number.

the breakfast burrito is already $18, but you can pay another $5 more … for them to sub the meat for a HORRIBLE BLACK BEAN BURGER???!? in Hawaiian food??!? it’s not good. there’s so many superior veggie patties, doing a black bean burger is a heinous crime, tastes terrible, and feels like an unfortunate cost cutting regime upon an already overpriced burrito. pls to the love of god, could you guys do a better fake meat?

Ordered from kiosk and they forgot my order. It was not until 20 minutes I asked, and the man did not even apologize. Then there was a hair sitting on top of my poke bowl. Would not recommend if in rush or care about having hair in food.

Worst poke. Salmon looks terrible and tastes terrible. The glass in front of the poke tray is not clear glass. They are probably hiding their expiring poke. Why are they allowed in the airport. Looks like a public health hazard. Don’t eat their food, you will get food poison for sure.

Berry S.

Worst poke. Salmon looks terrible and tastes terrible. The glass in front of the poke tray is not clear glass. They are probably hiding their expiring poke. Why are they allowed in the airport. Looks like a public health hazard. Don’t eat their food, you will get food poison for sure.