Pokawa

Terminal 2 finally has something green that isn’t a salad baguette.

Pokawa sits airside in Terminal 2 and focuses almost entirely on poke bowls, which is rare at NCE where most options skew to paninis and burgers. It’s a mid‑range stop ($$) with a roughly 3/5 reputation: people like the freshness, shrug at the value. Figure on paying more than the city Pokawa locations for a smaller bowl, but still less than a full sit‑down meal elsewhere in T2.

The menu runs through the usual suspects: salmon, tuna, chicken and veggie poke bowls, plus add‑ons like edamame and mango. Expect your bowl to land around €12–€15 once you add toppings and a drink. One Google reviewer called it “finally something vaguely healthy at a French airport,” which matches the vibe: rice, proteins, and raw veg instead of fries. Portions are deliberately light, so a regular bowl works more as a snack‑meal than a true pre‑long‑haul feast.

Everything is assembled to order at the counter in Terminal 2, so timing matters. In quiet patches you’re in and out in under 10 minutes. When several Schengen departures bunch up, comments mention 15–20 minute waits as staff build each bowl from scratch. There’s basic seating nearby, but most people carry bowls back toward the B and D gates. If your connection through T2 is under 30 minutes, this is a risky stop.

Reviews repeatedly mention “tiny for the price” portions compared with Pokawa in central Nice, so don’t come expecting the same volume of salmon or toppings. On the upside, multiple reviewers say the fish tastes fresh and the bowls feel lighter than usual airport meals. If you’re hungry, go for a larger size or add an extra protein rather than betting on the smallest bowl.

Practical tip: hit Pokawa before the top‑of‑hour departure banks in Terminal 2; order a preset combo bowl instead of fully custom to shave a few minutes off your wait.