Poke House on Commercial Street is a counter-service poke bowl spot tucked into Old Spitalfields Market, serving made-to-order bowls with sushi-grade fish, rice or salad bases, and a wide array of toppings and sauces. It's a solid, quick-lunch option in an area where fast, fresh food is in high demand — nothing fancy, but it does the job when you need something light and customizable between meetings or market browsing. The vibe is casual and functional — you order at the counter, grab a seat if you're lucky (seating is limited), and you're in and out. With a 3.9 average across review platforms and over 160 reviews, it's a dependable but not standout choice in a neighbourhood with increasingly competitive lunch options.
A dependable build-your-own poke bowl counter in Spitalfields Market — fresh fish, generous portions, but consistency and seating can be hit or miss.
Go before noon or after 2pm to skip the lunch rush — seating is limited and the queue builds fast during market hours.
Solid poke bowls, but don't expect consistency
Poke House in Spitalfields is the kind of place you go to when you want something fresh and filling without any fuss. The build-your-own bowl format is straightforward — pick your base (rice, salad, or half-and-half), choose your protein (the marinated salmon is the most popular), then load up on toppings like edamame, mango, avocado, crispy onions, and a drizzle of spicy mayo or ponzu. The fish quality is decent for the price point, and portions are generous enough to keep you going through the afternoon.
That said, it's not without its issues. Reviews hover around 3.9 out of 5, and the main gripes are consistency — some days the bowls are vibrant and well-balanced, other times the rice is slightly under or the toppings feel stingy. Seating is limited, so during the lunch rush between 12 and 2 you'll likely be eating on a bench or taking it to go. The staff are generally friendly but can get overwhelmed when the market is busy.
If you're in the Spitalfields area and want a lighter alternative to the market's heavier food stalls, Poke House is a reasonable bet. It won't blow your mind, but for a quick, customisable bowl of fresh fish and veg, it does the job. Go before noon or after 2 to avoid the worst of the queue.