About Us
At Pokapoka Kitchen, we prepare delicious Japanese-style meals.
Inspired by the Japanese phrase pokapoka, meaning “warm and comforting,” we aim to serve meals that provide a sense of warmth and comfort.
We hope that while you are eating a meal from Pokapoka Kitchen, you are able to take a pause in the middle of your day to slow down, recharge, and feel genuinely nourished.
The Specifics
At Pokapoka Kitchen, we specialize in catering for health, technology, and other related sectors in the community. We hope to reach those who spend their days caring for others, solving challenges, and pushing their fields forward to make a positive difference — because they, too, deserve to be cared for.
Upon request, we are available for other private events as well!
We understand that for many employees, workplace food options are often limited to vending machines, coffee carts, cafeterias, or the same few takeout choices. With demanding schedules, meetings, and limited time for meals, finding food that is fresh, nutritious, and exciting can be a challenge. Too often, meals become rushed, repetitive, or are skipped altogether.
At Pokapoka Kitchen, we believe delicious food can do more than simply fill a meeting table or event. It can create a moment to pause, recharge, connect, and feel cared for.
Our goal is to make meals at workplace meetings and events something that attendees look forward to — while making it easier for organizations to provide food that is delicious, nourishing, and genuinely thoughtful.
By focusing on serving the health, technology, and other similar sectors, we are able to tailor our services accordingly to the pace, professionalism, and structures of these workplaces.
We would love to become your trusted food partner.
We are excited to hear from you for your next event — whether it is a small, casual gathering, celebration, or meeting, or a larger formal event or conference.
Please contact us through our order form or contact form.
We are currently located in San Diego, CA.